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Malibu Beach (1978): Cast

Malibu Beach (1978) movie poster

Malibu Beach is a 1978 comedy directed by Robert J. Rosenthal, starring Kim Lankford as Dina, Steve Oliver and Bruce Kimball. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Malibu Beach (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Malibu Beach About?

The premise of Malibu Beach without spoilers.

Sun‑soaked days and neon‑lit nights turn Malibu Beach under the blazing sun into a wild summer playground. New lifeguard Dina patrols the shoreline, battling muscle‑bound Dugan’s relentless advances, prank‑playing kids who stage fake drownings, and a mischievous dog that steals every bikini it can find. The ocean drives the action.

Malibu Beach Themes & Keywords

· 47 tags
  • beach party
  • skinny dipping
  • summer
  • beach
  • bikini
  • dog stealing bikini tops
  • teenager
  • swimming
  • man wears a swimsuit
  • female topless nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • barefoot female
+35 more
  • vansploitation
  • van
  • love
  • female star appears nude
  • sexual desire
  • cult film
  • cop smokes marijuana
  • nudity
  • vacation
  • sexual attraction
  • fake shark
  • seduction
  • promiscuous woman
  • erotica
  • female nudity
  • teenage romance
  • teen sex comedy
  • summer vacation
  • street racing
  • shark
  • sex
  • rock music
  • prank
  • party
  • nostalgia
  • drugs
  • cruising
  • beach house
  • beach bunny
  • beach blanket
  • independent film
  • sex scene
  • exploitation
  • psychotronic film
  • cult
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Cast & crew

Malibu Beach Cast & Characters

Kim Lankford leads the cast as Dina, with Steve Oliver as Dugan and Bruce Kimball as Lyle. Directed by Robert J. Rosenthal; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from Robert J. Rosenthal

One more film directed by Robert J. Rosenthal: Zapped!.

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Cars

Cars in Malibu Beach

35 cars on screen, including the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air and the Jeep CJ-5.

All 35 cars
  • 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in Malibu Beach 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Main role
  • Jeep CJ-5 in Malibu Beach Jeep CJ-5 Main role
  • 1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in Malibu Beach 1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Important role
  • 1968 Ford LTD in Malibu Beach 1968 Ford LTD Important role
Details

Malibu Beach Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Sunset Cove” and “I ragazzi della spiaggia di Malibu”.

Also known as
  • Sunset Cove
  • I ragazzi della spiaggia di Malibu
  • Gänget drar till Malibu Beach
  • Sue Anne
  • Jeans
  • Teens und Luftballons
  • 马里布海滩

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FAQ

Malibu Beach FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Malibu Beach, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Malibu Beach?

Malibu Beach runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Malibu Beach released?

Malibu Beach was released on May 1, 1978.

Who directed Malibu Beach?

Malibu Beach was directed by Robert J. Rosenthal.

More films by Robert J. Rosenthal

Who is in the cast of Malibu Beach?

Malibu Beach stars Kim Lankford as Dina, Steve Oliver as Dugan and Bruce Kimball as Lyle, among 22 credited actors.

Does Malibu Beach have a post-credit scene?

No. Malibu Beach has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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