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Eighteen in the Sun (1962): Cast

Eighteen in the Sun (1962) movie poster

Eighteen in the Sun is a 1962 comedy directed by Camillo Mastrocinque, starring Catherine Spaak as Nicole Molino, Gianni Garko and Mario Brega. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Eighteen in the Sun (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Eighteen in the Sun About?

The premise of Eighteen in the Sun without spoilers.

Sun‑soaked bikinis, dancing and nonstop parties set a wild weekend on Ischia. This Italian take on early‑60s Gidget‑style beach comedies follows Nicole Molino (Catherine Spaak), a carefree vacationer, and Nicola Molino (Gianni Garko), who are mistakenly given the same hotel room. Though strangers, Nicole insists on keeping things platonic, forcing Nicola to respect her boundaries amid the beach‑side chaos.

Eighteen in the Sun Themes & Keywords

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  • sunbathing
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Cast & crew

Eighteen in the Sun Cast & Characters

Catherine Spaak leads the cast as Nicole Molino, with Gianni Garko as Nicola Molino and Mario Brega as Gennarino. Directed by Camillo Mastrocinque; 21 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Camillo Mastrocinque

More films directed by Camillo Mastrocinque: An Angel for Satan, Laughs Italian Style, Crypt of the Vampire and I motorizzati.

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Eighteen in the Sun Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Eighteen in the Sun.

Diciottenni al sole (1962) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Eighteen in the Sun Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Jóvenes al sol” and “太阳下的18岁”.

Also known as
  • Jóvenes al sol
  • 太阳下的18岁

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Eighteen in the Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Eighteen in the Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Eighteen in the Sun?

Eighteen in the Sun runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Eighteen in the Sun released?

Eighteen in the Sun was released on August 11, 1962.

Who directed Eighteen in the Sun?

Eighteen in the Sun was directed by Camillo Mastrocinque.

More films by Camillo Mastrocinque

Who is in the cast of Eighteen in the Sun?

Eighteen in the Sun stars Catherine Spaak as Nicole Molino, Gianni Garko as Nicola Molino and Mario Brega as Gennarino, among 21 credited actors.

Does Eighteen in the Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. Eighteen in the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Eighteen in the Sun in?

The original language of Eighteen in the Sun is Italian.

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