Gidget Goes to Rome
“That new Gidget on the loose!...and Rome's on the run!”
Synopsis
Francis, now 17, is still in love with Moondoggy. She can persuade her parents to allow them a journey to Rome, together with two of her and two of his friends. However they have to take an adult with them, so they choose Peter's eccentric aunt. In Rome they get the beautiful guide Daniela, who's fascinating the guys and making especially Gidget jealous. She starts looking elsewhere herself.
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Gidget Goes to Rome
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-12
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James Darren
Moondoggie (Jeffrey Matthews)
Cindy Carol
Frances "Gidget" Lawrence
Jessie Royce Landis
Albertina Blythe
Cesare Danova
Paolo Cellini
Danielle De Metz
Daniela
Joby Baker
Judge
Trudi Ames
Libby Bennett
Noreen Corcoran
Lucy McDougall
Peter Brooks
Clay Anderson
Lisa Gastoni
Signora Cellini
Claudio Gora
Alberto
Don Porter
Russell Lawrence
Jeff Donnell
Mrs. Lawrence
Mimo Billi
Fontana Doorman (uncredited)
Luigi Bonos
Museum Official (uncredited)
Charles Borromel
Whitefaced Poet (uncredited)
Leonardo Botta
Italian Boy (uncredited)
Mathilda Calnan
Old Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Dale Eunson, Katherine Albert, Ruth Brooks Flippen
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Gidget Goes to Rome
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Bresler Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Dale Eunson, Katherine Albert, Ruth Brooks Flippen, Frederick Kohner
John Williams
Enzo Barboni, Robert J. Bronner
William A. Lyon
Jerry Bresler
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
Enzo Barboni
Director of Photography
Robert J. Bronner
Director of Photography
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Jerry Bresler
Producer
William A. Lyon
Editor
Pat Barto
Costume Design
Dale Eunson
Screenplay
Katherine Albert
Screenplay
Ruth Brooks Flippen
Screenplay
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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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What is Gidget Goes to Rome about?
Francis, now 17, is still in love with Moondoggy. She can persuade her parents to allow them a journey to Rome, together with two of her and two of his friends. However they have to take an adult with them, so they choose Peter's eccentric aunt. In Rome they get the beautiful guide Daniela, who's fascinating the guys and making especially Gidget jealous. She starts looking elsewhere herself.
Who directed Gidget Goes to Rome?
Gidget Goes to Rome was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in Gidget Goes to Rome?
The principal cast of Gidget Goes to Rome includes James Darren, Cindy Carol, Jessie Royce Landis, Cesare Danova, Danielle De Metz.
When was Gidget Goes to Rome released and how long is it?
Gidget Goes to Rome was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Gidget Goes to Rome?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gidget Goes to Rome was composed by John Williams.
Is Gidget Goes to Rome based on a book or true story?
Gidget Goes to Rome is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Frederick Kohner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gidget Goes to Rome?
Gidget Goes to Rome holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).