The original surfer girl/beach bum movie, adapted from the novel by Frederick Kohner, Gidget (1959) stars Sandra Dee as determined little Frances Lawrence, who falls in love both with surfing and with the characters who populate the local Southern California beach hangout. Of particular interest are the young Moondoggie (James Darren) and the more mature Big Kahuna (Cliff Robertson), a Korean War vet who is the idol of every surfer on the coast for his life of apparently unfettered freedom. Starring: Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O’Connell, Joby Baker, Yvonne Craig, Doug McClure Directed By: Paul Wendkos Written By: Gabrielle Upton Score By: Morris Stoloff Language: English Video: 1080p High Definition / 2.35:1 / Color Audio: English 1.0 DTS-HD MA Subtitles: English SDH Theatrical Release: 1959 Runtime: 95 Minutes Rating: NR (Not Rated) Region Code: Region Free (A/B/C) Special Features: Isolated Music Track / Original Theatrical Trailer Genre: Comedy Limited Edition of 3,000 Units
J**E
and am so glad. The quality is so much better than it ...
I watched Gidget a lot. I rented it from Blockbuster regularly as a kid in the 90s. I now own it through Amazon, and am so glad. The quality is so much better than it had been when I saw it on VHS.Sandra Dee is "the ultimate" and I relate a lot to her - I was a tom boy who was skinny and underdeveloped. I wanted to have fun. This is what Gidget is like, but she also wants a relationship with guys too and to find "the one", which is how I was (I married my first boyfriend).Just some things to keep in mind with this movie (content wise), they tease Gidget a lot, and not necessarily in a nice way. She has a good attitude about things. Also she tries to throw herself at an older man in order to get someone jealous. There are a few people shown in bikinis too in this. A teen drinks a beer as well. I don't remember if any teens are smoking, but an adult man is smoking a cigar at one point.This is one of my all time favorite summer movies!If I had a daughter, I'd want her to see this (but alas, I have two sons who didn't seem too interested when I tried to get them to see it with me).
D**.
Made a lasting impression
Gidget was great role model for a little girl born the same year the film was made. Made an indelible impression and probably planted the seed resulting in moving to Malibu as an adult, marrying a surfer, and raising a daughter who is an avid surfer! I never tire of watching this in spite of the hilarious fake surf scenes. I still get caught up.
B**E
🎶 Gidget Is The One For Me! 🎶
This is a true classic, the best of the Gidget movies, and I wish it would be re released on dvd bluray! My mother loved this movie, I loved this movie, & now my daughter does. The message for the new age girl isn't realistic, but its an adorably entertaining way to see the differences in the generations.
H**D
Refreshing film based on a true story
A refreshing film based on a true story. I know, I talked with the original Gidget who is an inspiration.
J**L
Five Stars
Fun movie from my teen years. Showed it to my 11 year old granddaughter who also enjoyed it.
A**R
A classic
I have always loved this movie and bought it to share it with my 12-year-old daughter. She enjoyed it as well.
T**Y
Can't Top This Beach Flick
I love Sandra Dee as Gidget and James Darren as Moondoggie. There are a lot of memories for this classic. Beach movies are fun and innocent, and this one is one of the best.
K**H
Sweet as ever !
Love this movie. I am a nurse in Ca and I had the pleasure of meeting her before she passed away.
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