California Girls (1985): Cast & Plot
California Girls is a 1985 comedy drama directed by Rick Wallace, starring Ernie Hudson as Ernie, Regis Philbin and Tawny Kitaen. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Rick Wallace
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is California Girls About?
The premise of California Girls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A New Jersey auto mechanic drives to California hoping to meet the woman of his dreams. While there he tries to charm a bikini‑clad fashion model, but must constantly clash with her aggressive, high‑powered manager and stay one step ahead of his own New Jersey girlfriend, who arrives looking for him.
California Girls Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- new jersey
- california
- dream girl
- garage
- beach
- mechanic
- car mechanic
- title based on song
California Girls Cast & Characters
Ernie Hudson leads the cast as Ernie, with Regis Philbin as Regis Philbin and Tawny Kitaen as Karen Malone. Directed by Rick Wallace; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rick Wallace
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Ernie Hudson as Ernie - Regis Philbin as Regis Philbin
- Tawny Kitaen as Karen Malone
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Robby Benson as Nanthan Bowzer
Also Starring in California Girls
· 8 more- Doris Roberts Mrs. Bowzer
- Martin Mull Elliot
- Norman Alden Mr. Pegem
- Zsa Zsa Gabor Zsa Zsa Gabor
- Charles Rocket Barry
- Robert Pastorelli Mechanic
- Roberta Lee Carroll Missy
- Bobby Kelton Yuppie
California Girls Plot Summary
What happens in California Girls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A Jersey City auto mechanic, Ernie Hudson’s character, travels to California in search of his dream girl—the glossy ‘California Girl’ he glimpsed in cosmetics ads. In Los Angeles, he meets the woman he believes could be the one, and also encounters a flashy Hollywood photographer, Regis Philbin, who reveals the city’s glittering, tempting side. The ‘dream girl’, played by Tawny Kitaen, convinces him to chase his dream and start his own garage with an inheritance from his father.
Full summary
The whole story of California Girls, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know California Girls?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main character's line of work back in Jersey City?
Cars in California Girls
36 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford Escort and the 1966 Ford Mustang.
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1983 Ford Escort Important role -
1966 Ford Mustang Important role -
1983 GMC S-15 Jimmy Important role -
1980 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Important role
California Girls Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “加州姑娘” and “Las chicas de California”.
- Also known as
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- 加州姑娘
- Las chicas de California
- Sonho da Califórnia
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Movies Like California Girls
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including California Dreaming, Calendar Girl and The Californians.
California Girls FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of California Girls, each answered in a sentence.
How long is California Girls?
California Girls runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was California Girls released?
California Girls was released on March 24, 1985.
Who directed California Girls?
California Girls was directed by Rick Wallace.
More films by Rick Wallace Who is in the cast of California Girls?
California Girls stars Ernie Hudson as Ernie, Regis Philbin as Regis Philbin and Tawny Kitaen as Karen Malone, among 12 credited actors.
Does California Girls have a post-credit scene?
No. California Girls has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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