Gidget
“Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!”
Synopsis
Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated with his sport and starts to hang out with his clique. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.
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Gidget (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-12
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Sandra Dee
Gidget
James Darren
Moondoggie
Cliff Robertson
The Big Kahuna
Arthur O'Connell
Russell Lawrence
Mary LaRoche
Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence
Joby Baker
Stinky
Tom Laughlin
Lover Boy
Sue George
Betty Louise aka B.L.
Robert Ellis
Hot Shot
Jo Morrow
Mary Lou
Yvonne Craig
Nan
Patti Kane
Patti
Doug McClure
Waikiki
Burt Metcalfe
Lord Byron
Dick Clark
Himself - Trailer Host (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabrielle Upton
- Original Score
- Arthur Morton
- Original Title
- Gidget
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Gabrielle Upton, Frederick Kohner
Arthur Morton
Burnett Guffey
William A. Lyon
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
Gabrielle Upton
Screenplay
William A. Lyon
Editor
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Arthur Morton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gidget
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gidget about?
Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated with his sport and starts to hang out with his clique. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.
Who directed Gidget?
Gidget was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in Gidget?
The principal cast of Gidget includes Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell, Mary LaRoche.
When was Gidget released and how long is it?
Gidget was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Gidget make at the box office?
Gidget grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Gidget?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gidget was composed by Arthur Morton.
Is Gidget based on a book or true story?
Gidget is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederick Kohner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gidget?
Gidget holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).