Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)

71% of critics liked it
(7 reviews)
48% of users liked it
(7,108 ratings)

Part of American-International's "Beach Party" series, Beach Blanket Bingo was directed by William Asher. Frankie (Frankie Avalon) briefly deserts Dee Dee (Annette Funicello) in favor of pop star Sugar Kane (Linda Evans). Also around and about is a mermaid, appropriately named Lorelei (Marta… More Part of American-International's "Beach Party" series, Beach Blanket Bingo was directed by William Asher. Frankie (Frankie Avalon) briefly deserts Dee Dee (Annette Funicello) in favor of pop star Sugar Kane (Linda Evans). Also around and about is a mermaid, appropriately named Lorelei (Marta Kristen). Scurrilous cycle gang leader Eric Von Zipper (Harvey Lembeck) finds time to sing a tune, while Paul Lynde sneers a lot, Don Rickles insults a lot, Buster Keaton mimes a lot, and columnist Earl Wilson lets everybody know who he is by exclaiming "That's Earl, brother." The whole cast rushes to the rescue when South Dakota Slim (Timothy Carey) binds the lovely Sugar Kane to a buzzsaw. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By: William Asher
Written By: William Asher, Leo Townsend
Genres: Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1965 Wide
On DVD: Jun 5, 2001
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

Steve Crum, Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers
Silly, but so campy fluff with Annette and Frankie.

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AJ V

Yes, it's another predictable, silly, stupid "Beach" movie! No surprises here.
Ken S

I'm not going to hide it, I dug this film a lot. If swingin' music, hot chicks in bikinis, pansy ass biker gangs, mermaids and wacky high jinks are up your alley; I think you'll like it too.
jay n

The best of the Frankie and Annette flicks. Goofy but enjoyable.
Leo L

Funny!
Anthony V

I have to admit, its pretty hilarious.

Cast

            Frankie Avalon as Frankie

            Annette Funicello as Dee Dee

            Deborah Walley as Bonnie Graham

            Harvey Lembeck as Eric Von Zipper

            John Ashley as Steve Gordon

            Jody McCrea as Bonehead

            Donna Loren as Donna

            Marta Kristen as Lorelei

            Linda Evans as Sugar Kane

            Timothy Carey as South Dakota Slim

            Donna Michelle as Animal

            Patti Chandler as Patti

            Andy Romano as Rat Pack

            Allen Fife as Rat Pack

            Jerry Brutsche as Rat Pack Member

            John Macchia as Rat Pack Member

            Bob Harvey as Rat Pack Member

            Alberta Nelson as Rat Pack

            Myrna Ross as Rat Pack Member

            Don Rickles as Big Drop

            Paul Lynde as Bullets

            Bobbi Shaw as Bobbi

            Duane Ament as Beach Boy

            Ed Garner as Beach Boy

            Luree Holmes as Beach Girl

            Mary Beth Hughes as Beach Girl

            Darlene Lucht as Beach Girl

            Salli Sachse as Beach Girl

            Earl Wilson as Himself

            Guy Hemric as Beach Boy

            Buster Keaton
            
            Mike Nader as Butch

            Ned Wynn as Beach Boy

            Frank Alesia as Beach Boy

            Mickey Dora as Beach Boy

            Laura Nicholson as Beach Girl

            Brian Wilson as Beach Boy
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