

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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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
Bruce Brown
Bruce Brown
Bud Shank
Bruce Brown
Bruce Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Brown
Writer
Bruce Brown
Director of Photography
Bruce Brown
Director
Bruce Brown
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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.














