Bikini Beach(1964)
It's where every torso is more so, and bare-as-you-dare is the rule!
Bikini Beach 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.
Bikini Beach (1964) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by William Asher, released on July 22, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Martha Hyer and Don Rickles. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- William Asher
- Writers:
- William Asher, Leo Townsend, Robert Dillon
- Producers:
- James H. Nicholson, Samuel Z. Arkoff
- Cinematographer:
- Floyd Crosby
- Composer:
- Guy Hemric
- Production:
- American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Bikini Beach (1964) Trailer
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Bikini Beach Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frankie Avalon
as Frankie / Potato Bug
Annette Funicello
as Dee Dee
Martha Hyer
as Vivien Clements
Don Rickles
as Big Drag
Harvey Lembeck
as Eric Von Zipper
Delores Wells
as Sniffles
John Ashley
as Johnny
Jody McCrea
as Deadhead
- Candy Johnson
Candy Johnson
as Candy
Meredith MacRae
as Animal
Keenan Wynn
as Harvey Huntington Honeywagon
Elizabeth Montgomery
as Lady Bug (voice)
Key crew
Directed by William Asher, written by William Asher, Leo Townsend and Robert Dillon, produced by James H. Nicholson and Samuel Z. Arkoff.
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Bikini Beach Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 30 ratings.
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Bikini Beach – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bikini Beach online?
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Bikini Beach (1964) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bikini Beach?
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The main cast of Bikini Beach (1964) includes Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Martha Hyer, Don Rickles and Harvey Lembeck. The film was directed by William Asher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bikini Beach released?
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Bikini Beach was released on July 22, 1964 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Bikini Beach worth watching?
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Bikini Beach (1964) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bikini Beach?
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Yes. The official Bikini Beach trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.