Beach Blanket Bingo
“It's the game that separates the girls and the boys...into groups of two!”
Synopsis
In the fourth of the highly successful Frankie and Annette beach party movies, a motorcycle gang led by Eric Von Zipper kidnaps singing star Sugar Kane managed by Bullets, who hires sky-diving surfers Steve and Bonnie from Big Drop for a publicity stunt. With the usual gang of kids and a mermaid named Lorelei.
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Beach Blanket Bingo Official Trailer #1 - Buster Keaton Movie (1965) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Frankie Avalon
Frankie
Annette Funicello
Dee Dee
Deborah Walley
Bonnie Graham
Harvey Lembeck
Eric Von Zipper
John Ashley
Steve Gordon
Jody McCrea
Bonehead
Donna Loren
Donna
Marta Kristen
Lorelei
Linda Evans
Sugar Kane
Timothy Carey
South Dakota Slim
Don Rickles
Big Drop
Paul Lynde
Bullets
Donna Michelle
Animal
Michael Nader
Butch
Patti Chandler
Patti
Buster Keaton
Buster
Earl Wilson
Self
Bobbie Shaw Chance
Bobbie
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Asher
- Screenplay & Story
- William Asher, Leo Townsend
- Original Score
- Les Baxter
- Original Title
- Beach Blanket Bingo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, Alta Vista Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Asher
William Asher, Leo Townsend
Les Baxter
Floyd Crosby
Eve Newman, Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
William Asher
Writer
Leo Townsend
Writer
William Asher
Director
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
Eve Newman
Editor
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
James H. Nicholson
Producer
Marjorie Corso
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beach Blanket Bingo
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What is Beach Blanket Bingo about?
In the fourth of the highly successful Frankie and Annette beach party movies, a motorcycle gang led by Eric Von Zipper kidnaps singing star Sugar Kane managed by Bullets, who hires sky-diving surfers Steve and Bonnie from Big Drop for a publicity stunt. With the usual gang of kids and a mermaid named Lorelei.
Who directed Beach Blanket Bingo?
Beach Blanket Bingo was directed by William Asher.
Who stars in Beach Blanket Bingo?
The principal cast of Beach Blanket Bingo includes Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Deborah Walley, Harvey Lembeck, John Ashley.
When was Beach Blanket Bingo released and how long is it?
Beach Blanket Bingo was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Beach Blanket Bingo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beach Blanket Bingo was composed by Les Baxter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beach Blanket Bingo?
Beach Blanket Bingo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).