Bikini Beach
“It's where every torso is more so, and bare-as-you-dare is the rule!”
Synopsis
A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he is intending to build a retirement home.
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Bikini Beach (1964) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-17
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Frankie Avalon
Frankie / Potato Bug
Annette Funicello
Dee Dee
Martha Hyer
Vivien Clements
Don Rickles
Big Drag
Harvey Lembeck
Eric Von Zipper
Delores Wells
Sniffles
John Ashley
Johnny
Jody McCrea
Deadhead
Candy Johnson
Candy
Meredith MacRae
Animal
Keenan Wynn
Harvey Huntington Honeywagon
Elizabeth Montgomery
Lady Bug (voice)
Janos Prohaska
Clyde
Boris Karloff
Art Dealer
James Westerfield
Cop #2
Donna Loren
Donna
Stevie Wonder
Little Stevie Wonder
Timothy Carey
South Dakota Slim
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Asher
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Townsend, William Asher, Robert Dillon
- Original Score
- Jerry Styner, Guy Hemric
- Original Title
- Bikini Beach
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Asher
Leo Townsend, William Asher, Robert Dillon
Jerry Styner, Guy Hemric
Floyd Crosby
Fred R. Feitshans Jr., Eve Newman
Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
William Asher
Director
Leo Townsend
Screenplay
William Asher
Screenplay
Robert Dillon
Screenplay
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
James H. Nicholson
Producer
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
Marjorie Corso
Costume Design
Jerry Styner
Original Music Composer
Guy Hemric
Original Music Composer
Eve Newman
Editor
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
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 Bikini Beach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bikini Beach about?
A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he is intending to build a retirement home.
Who directed Bikini Beach?
Bikini Beach was directed by William Asher.
Who stars in Bikini Beach?
The principal cast of Bikini Beach includes Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Martha Hyer, Don Rickles, Harvey Lembeck.
When was Bikini Beach released and how long is it?
Bikini Beach was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Bikini Beach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bikini Beach was composed by Jerry Styner, Guy Hemric.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bikini Beach?
Bikini Beach holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).