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4.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19581h 12mUnited States of America

Slippery When Wet

Synopsis

Surfers Henry Ford, Freddy Pfhaler, Kemp Aaberg, Del Cannon, and Dick Thomas decide to leave California so they can embark on a dream trip to Hawaii. While in Hawaii the carefree quintet ride all kinds of waves at various top Hawaiian surfing spots and live together in a rundown shack on the North Shore of Oahu on only a hundred dollars a day.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1958

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bruce Brown
Screenplay & Story
Bruce Brown
Original Score
Bud Shank
Original Title
Slippery When Wet
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 12m
Production Studios
VJB

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bruce Brown

Screenplay & Story

Bruce Brown

Original Score & Music

Bud Shank

Director of Photography

Bruce Brown

Film Editing

Bruce Brown

Department Leadership Roster

Bruce Brown

Bruce Brown

Writer

Bruce Brown

Bruce Brown

Director of Photography

Bruce Brown

Bruce Brown

Director

Bruce Brown

Bruce Brown

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Slippery When Wet.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Slippery When Wet

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Slippery When Wet about?

Surfers Henry Ford, Freddy Pfhaler, Kemp Aaberg, Del Cannon, and Dick Thomas decide to leave California so they can embark on a dream trip to Hawaii. While in Hawaii the carefree quintet ride all kinds of waves at various top Hawaiian surfing spots and live together in a rundown shack on the North Shore of Oahu on only a hundred dollars a day.

Who directed Slippery When Wet?

Slippery When Wet was directed by Bruce Brown.

Who stars in Slippery When Wet?

The principal cast of Slippery When Wet includes Bruce Brown.

When was Slippery When Wet released and how long is it?

Slippery When Wet was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.

Who composed the musical score for Slippery When Wet?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Slippery When Wet was composed by Bud Shank.