Shag
“On a summer weekend in 1963, four girlfriends made memories that would last a lifetime.”
Synopsis
Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend.
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Shag (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-19
Top Cast
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Phoebe Cates
Carson McBride
Scott Coffey
Chip
Bridget Fonda
Melaina Buller
Annabeth Gish
Caroline "Pudge" Carmichael
Page Hannah
Luanne Clatterbuck
Robert Rusler
Buzz Ravenel
Tyrone Power Jr.
Harley Ralston
Jeff Yagher
Jimmy Valentine
Paul Lieber
The Manager
Donald Craig
Senator Clatterbuck
Shirley Anne Field
Mrs. Clatterbuck
Carrie Hamilton
Nadine
Jay Baker
Big Bob
Joe Seely
The Creep
Leilani Sarelle
Suette
Pearl Jones
Elvira
Bonnie Johnson
Mrs. Carmichael
Janelle Cochrane
Mrs. McBride
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 21, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zelda Barron
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Sweeney, Robin Swicord, Lanier Laney
- Original Title
- Shag
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Palace Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zelda Barron
Terry Sweeney, Robin Swicord, Lanier Laney
Peter MacDonald
Laurence Méry-Clark
Stephen Woolley, John Daly, Nik Powell, Derek Gibson, Julia Chasman
Department Leadership Roster
Zelda Barron
Director
Buddy Cone
Production Design
Laurence Méry-Clark
Editor
Terry Sweeney
Screenplay
Stephen Woolley
Producer
Robin Swicord
Screenplay
Mary E. Vogt
Costume Design
Lanier Laney
Screenplay
Peter MacDonald
Director of Photography
Julia Chasman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shag
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shag about?
Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend.
Who directed Shag?
Shag was directed by Zelda Barron.
Who stars in Shag?
The principal cast of Shag includes Phoebe Cates, Scott Coffey, Bridget Fonda, Annabeth Gish, Page Hannah.
When was Shag released and how long is it?
Shag was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shag?
Shag holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).