Storyline
Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated with his sport and starts to hang out with his clique. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.
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Cast & Crew
Sandra Dee
Gidget
James Darren
Moondoggie
Cliff Robertson
The Big Kahuna
Arthur O'Connell
Russell Lawrence
Mary LaRoche
Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence
Joby Baker
Stinky
Tom Laughlin
Lover Boy
Sue George
Betty Louise aka B.L.
Robert Ellis
Hot Shot
Jo Morrow
Mary Lou
Yvonne Craig
Nan
Patti Kane
Patti
Frequently Asked Questions
Gidget was released on April 9, 1959.
The runtime of Gidget is 1h 35m.
Gidget is a Comedy, Romance movie.
Gidget has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 on TMDB.
Gidget is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Gidget was directed by Paul Wendkos.
The main cast of Gidget includes Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson.
Gidget is originally in English.