Gidget

Name: Gidget
Director: Paul Wendkos
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1959
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell, Mary LaRoche

Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!

19591h 35m6.0(43 votes)

ComedyRomance

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 bec…

Gidget (1959) is a comedy and romance film directed by Paul Wendkos. It stars Sandra Dee, James Darren, and Cliff Robertson. The film runs for 1 hour 35 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 43 votes.

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Director

Paul Wendkos

Cast

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

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Who stars in Gidget?

Gidget stars Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, and Arthur O'Connell, and was directed by Paul Wendkos.

How long is Gidget?

Gidget has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes.

When did Gidget come out?

Gidget was released in 1959.

What genre is Gidget?

Gidget is a comedy and romance film.

Is Gidget worth watching?

Gidget holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.