Clambake (1967): Cast & Plot
Clambake is a 1967 romantic comedy directed by Arthur H. Nadel, starring Elvis Presley as Scott Hayward / 'Tom Wilson', James Gregory and Will Hutchins. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Arthur H. Nadel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rhodes Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Clambake About?
The premise of Clambake without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Elvis Presley plays an oil heir who, tired of being pursued for his family’s wealth, switches places with a charismatic water‑ski instructor at a swanky Florida resort. The resulting comedy has him racing on a bike, causing bikini‑clad mayhem, and belting out wild numbers while trying to win a girl’s affection on his own merits.
Clambake Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- cameo
- speedboat
- wealth
- florida
- water skiing
- chemical
- beach
- little girl
- gold digger
- bartender
- campfire
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- bar
- costume
- lounge
- music band
- dancing
- acoustic guitar
- ski instructor
- luxury hotel
- porter
- singer
- lift bridge
- palm tree
- motorcycle
- singing
- manicure
- shaving
- service station
- hamburger stand
- checkered flag
- fainting
- helicopter
- yacht
- oil well
- sidekick
- punched in the face
- binoculars
- playing cowboys and indians
- stock footage
- ice cream man
- spectator
- father son relationship
- pianist
- fireplace
- microphone
- race car
- announcer
- laboratory
- cowboy hat
Clambake Cast & Characters
Elvis Presley leads the cast as Scott Hayward / 'Tom Wilson', with James Gregory as Duster Heyward and Will Hutchins as Tom Wilson / 'Scott Heyward'. Directed by Arthur H. Nadel; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arthur H. Nadel
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Elvis Presley as Scott Hayward / 'Tom Wilson' - James Gregory as Duster Heyward
- Will Hutchins as Tom Wilson / 'Scott Heyward'
- Shelley Fabares as Dianne Carter
Also Starring in Clambake
· 29 more- Bill Bixby James J. Jamison III
- Gary Merrill Sam Burton
- Corbin Bernsen Boy at Playground (uncredited)
- Teri Garr Dancer (uncredited)
- Red West Ice Cream Vendor (uncredited)
- Dal McKennon Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- Lee Majors Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
- Robert P. Lieb Mr. Barasch (uncredited)
- Angelique Pettyjohn Gloria
- Christopher Riordan Beach Boy (uncredited)
- Harold Peary Doorman at Shores Hotel
- Marj Dusay Waitress
- Charlie Hodge Mr. Hayward's Barber (uncredited)
- Wallace Earl Ellie (as Amanda Harley)
- Suzie Kaye Sally
- Sue England Cigarette Girl
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- Linda Gaye Scott Blonde at clambake party with white guitar. (uncredited)
- Arlene Charles Olive
- Steve Cory Bellhop
- Lee Krieger Bartender
- Jack Good Hathaway
- Roberta Tennes Dancer (uncredited)
- Melvin F. Allen Crewman (uncredited)
- Jonathan Kramer Dancer at Clambake Party (uncredited)
- Anita Mann Dancer (uncredited)
- Olga Kaya Gigi
- Sam Riddle Announcer
- Herb Barnett Waiter (uncredited)
- Lisa Slagle Lisa (uncredited)
More from Arthur H. Nadel
One more film directed by Arthur H. Nadel: Underground.
Clambake Plot Summary
What happens in Clambake from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Scott Hayward rebels against the plans and expectations of his father, Duster Hayward, a very rich oil tycoon. He drives to Florida in his red 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Racer to find himself. When he stops for gas and refreshments, he encounters Tom Wilson, who is on his way to take a job as a water-ski instructor at a Miami hotel. A chance remark by Tom gives Scott the idea to switch identities with Tom so he can learn how people react to him as an ordinary man rather than as a millionaire. Tom has fun staying at the same hotel and pretending he is rich.
Full summary
The whole story of Clambake, scene by scene
Clambake Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Clambake.
How Well Do You Know Clambake?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays the character Scott Hayward?
Cars in Clambake
8 cars on screen, including the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette XP-87 and the 1966 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.
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1959 Chevrolet Corvette XP-87 Main role -
1966 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Main role -
1962 Cadillac Background role -
1941 Chevrolet Suburban Background role
Clambake Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “O Barco do Amor” and “Miliardario... ma bagnino”.
- Also known as
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- O Barco do Amor
- Miliardario... ma bagnino
- Nur nicht Millionär sein
- Micsoda buli (Veszélyes játékok)
- Cambalache
- Mejdan
- מסיבת חוף
- Dragoste la Miami
- 클램베이크
- Пикничок
- 新潮沙滩
- Iškyla prie jūros
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Clambake FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Clambake, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Clambake?
Clambake runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Clambake released?
Clambake was released on October 18, 1967.
Who directed Clambake?
Clambake was directed by Arthur H. Nadel.
More films by Arthur H. Nadel Who is in the cast of Clambake?
Clambake stars Elvis Presley as Scott Hayward / 'Tom Wilson', James Gregory as Duster Heyward and Will Hutchins as Tom Wilson / 'Scott Heyward', among 33 credited actors.
Does Clambake have a post-credit scene?
No. Clambake has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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