Bikini Beach (1964)
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- 1h 39min
- Comedy, Music
- 22 Jul 1964 (USA)
- Movie
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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Cast verified as complete
| Frankie Avalon | ... |
Frankie / Potato Bug
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| Annette Funicello | ... |
Dee Dee
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| Martha Hyer | ... |
Vivien Clements
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| Don Rickles | ... |
Big Drag
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| Harvey Lembeck | ... |
Eric Von Zipper
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| John Ashley | ... |
Johnny
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| Jody McCrea | ... |
Deadhead
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| Candy Johnson | ... |
Candy
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Danielle Aubry | ... |
Lady Bug
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| Meredith MacRae | ... |
Animal
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| Delores Wells | ... |
Sniffles
(as Dolores Wells)
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| Paul Smith | ... |
Cop #1
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| James Westerfield | ... |
Cop #2
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| Donna Loren | ... |
Donna
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| Stevie Wonder | ... |
Little Stevie Wonder
(as Little Stevie Wonder)
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The Pyramids | ... |
The Pyramids
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The Exciters Band | ... |
The Exciters Band
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| Janos Prohaska | ... |
Clyde
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| Timothy Carey | ... |
South Dakota Slim
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Val Warren | ... |
The Teenage Werewolf Monster
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| Keenan Wynn | ... |
Harvey Huntington Honeywagon
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Mary Kovacs | ... |
Old Lady #1
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| Renie Riano | ... |
Old Lady #2
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| Sheila MacRae | ... |
Secretary
(as Sheila Stephenson)
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Ronnie Dayton | ... |
Potato Bug
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| Alberta Nelson | ... |
Rat Pack
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Linda Rogers | ... |
Rat Pack
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John Macchia | ... |
Rat Pack
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Bob Harvey | ... |
Rat Pack
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| Andy Romano | ... |
Rat Pack
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| Jerry Brutsche | ... |
Rat Pack
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Allen Fife | ... |
Rat Pack
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| Guy Hemric | ... |
Surfer
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Gary Usher | ... |
Surfer
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Roger Christian | ... |
Surfer
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Frank Alesia | ... |
Surfer
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Johnny Fain | ... |
Surfer
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| Mickey Dora | ... |
Surfer
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Duane King | ... |
Surfer
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| Michael Nader | ... |
Surfer
(as Mike Nader)
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Ned Wynn | ... |
Surfer
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Ed Garner | ... |
Surfer
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Bud Kemp | ... |
Surfer
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Jay Mullin | ... |
Surfer
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Luree Holmes | ... |
Beach Girl
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| Darlene Lucht | ... |
Beach Girl
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| Mary Hughes | ... |
Beach Girl
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| Salli Sachse | ... |
Beach Girl
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Linda Benson | ... |
Beach Girl
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Nancy Long | ... |
Beach Girl
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| Linda Bent | ... |
Beach Girl
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| Patti Chandler | ... |
Beach Girl
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Julie O'Conner | ... |
Beach Girl
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| Boris Karloff | ... |
The Art Dealer
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Don Garlits | ... |
Don Garlits (uncredited)
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| Elizabeth Montgomery | ... |
Lady Bug (uncredited) (voice)
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| Rory O'Connor | ... |
Surfer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Asher | ||
Written by
| William Asher | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Leo Townsend | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Robert Dillon | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | producer |
| Anthony Carras | ... | co-producer |
| James H. Nicholson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Les Baxter | ||
Cinematography by
| Floyd Crosby | ... | (photography by) |
Editing by
| Fred R. Feitshans Jr. | ... | (as Fred Feitshans) |
| Eve Newman | ||
Art Direction by
| Daniel Haller | ||
Set Decoration by
| Harry Reif | ||
Costume Design by
| Marjorie Corso | ||
Makeup Department
| Ted Coodley | ... | makeup artist |
| Eve Newing | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Joe Wonder | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Anthony Carras | ... | second unit director |
| Clark L. Paylow | ... | assistant director (as Clark Paylow) |
Art Department
| Karl Brainard | ... | properties |
| Ross Hahn | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Kay Rose | ... | sound editor (as Kathleen Rose) |
| Don Rush | ... | sound |
| James Nelson | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Roger George | ... | special effects |
| Joe Zomar | ... | special effects (as Joe Zonar) |
Visual Effects by
| Donald C. Glouner | ... | visual effects producer |
Stunts
| Linda Benson | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Ronnie Dayton | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Mickey Dora | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Johnny Fain | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tommy Ivo | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jerry Furlow | ... | designer of men's sportswear: AH Men's Sportswear, Hollywood |
Music Department
| Milton Lustig | ... | music editor |
| Al Simms | ... | music coordinator |
Transportation Department
| Frank Khoury | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | presenter |
| Jack W. Cash | ... | production assistant (as Jack Cash) |
| Norman Deming | ... | technicial advisor: West Coast Go-Kart Champion (as Von Deming) |
| Tommy Ivo | ... | technical advisor |
| Tom Mahoney | ... | choreographer |
| James H. Nicholson | ... | presenter |
| Phil Sauers | ... | surfing coordinator (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Stan Adams | ... | the producers wish to thank for his cooperation: publicity director, The Pomona Drags |
| Keith Black | ... | the producers wish to thank for his cooperation: designer of Frieda |
| Chuck Griffiths | ... | the producers wish to thank for his cooperation: business manager, The Pomona Drags |
| Dean Jeffries | ... | the producers wish to thank for his cooperation: designer of the Manta Ray |
| Boris Karloff | ... | the producers wish to extend special thanks to (as The Art Dealer) |
| Don Prudhomme | ... | the producers wish to thank for his cooperation: designer of Frieda |
| Ron Root | ... | the producers wish to thank for his cooperation: secretary, The Pomona Drags Board of Directors (as Lt. Ron Root) |
| Larry Stelling | ... | the producers wish to thank for his cooperation: designer of the Britannica |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1964) (United States) (theatrical)
- Anglo-Amalgamated Film Distributors (1965) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Filmimport A/S (1966) (Norway) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1968) (United States) (tv) (pan/scan version)
- American-International Television (AIP-TV) (1968) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1988) (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan version)
- Nelson Entertainment (1988) (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan version)
- GoodTimes Home Video (1994) (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan version)
- HGV Video Productions (1994) (Canada) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Allied Vaughn (2023) (United States) (Blu-ray) (Widescreen format)
- Globo Vídeo (Brazil) (video)
Special Effects
- Butler-Glouner (photographic special effects)
Other Companies
- Southern California Timing Association (the producers which to thank: for their cooperation)
- Pomona Police Department (the producers which to thank: for their cooperation)
- Phil of Downey, California (surfboards)
- Sun Fashions of Hawaii (beachwear)
- Sun Fashions of Hawaii (women's sportswear clothing)
- AH Men's Sportswear (men's sportswear)
- Panavision (filmed in)
- Butler-Glouner (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Millionaire Harvey Huntington Honeywagon III tries to prove to his colleague Vivian Clements that his chimp, Clyde, is more intelligent than American teenagers. Meanwhile Dee Dee is torn between Frankie and British recording star, the Potato Bug. Eric Von Zipper shows up to aid Harvey's anti-teen campaign. Big Drag shows up with others in a gag bit part. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | It's where every torso is more so, and bare-as-you-dare is the rule! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $600,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The 4 engine dragster was owned by Tommy Ivo. The car was named the Showboat. It was powered by four 401-cubic-inch Hilborn-injected Nailhead Buick engines. The dragster weighed 3555 lbs. The four engines combined to make about 1700 horsepower. Revell made a 1/25 model of the car. See more » |
| Goofs | Shadow of boom mic can be seen on Potato Bug's tent as Dee Dee is talking with him. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A Century of Cinema (1994). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Bikini Beach See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The final credit, "An American International Release", is written on a bikini bottom. See more » |
| Quotes |
Harvey Huntington Honeywagon III:
Sir, I consider you a member of the lower classes. Eric Von Zipper: Hey, that's right. How'd you know that I dropped out of school at the third grade? See more » |