Beach Party

Critics' Rating:

Release Year: 1963

MPAA Rating: NR

Genre: Comedy

Director: William Asher

Dolores and Frankie, attractive young surfers in Southern California, are just out for a good time. Their relaxed lifestyle fascinates Professor Sutwell, an anthropologist who decides to study the social lives of teens. A series of beach-themed films would follow the blueprint set by this one, which hinges on romantic rivalries, rugged motorcyclists, an attempted crime and plenty of handsome people.