Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.6/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 55% | 26% |
| TMDB | 6.0/1046 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 62 | 100% |
Key crew
- Paul WendkosDirector
- Gabrielle UptonScreenplay
- Arthur MortonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Sandra DeeGidget
- James DarrenMoondoggie
- Cliff RobertsonThe Big Kahuna
- Arthur O'ConnellRussell Lawrence
- Mary LaRocheMrs. Dorothy Lawrence
- Joby BakerStinky
- Tom LaughlinLover Boy
- Sue GeorgeBetty Louise aka B.L.
- Robert EllisHot Shot
- Jo MorrowMary Lou
- Yvonne CraigNan
- Patti KanePatti