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Surf Party (1964): Cast & Plot

Surf Party (1964) movie poster

Surf Party is a 1964 comedy directed by Maury Dexter, starring Patricia Morrow as Terry Wells, Lory Patrick and Jackie DeShannon. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.

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Surf Party (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 8m (68 min)
Director
Maury Dexter
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Surf Party About?

The premise of Surf Party without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

It’s what happens when boys take to the sea … and the girls take to the boys!! Arizona youth enjoy sun, surf and music in Malibu, Calif.

Surf Party Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • bare chested male
  • hairy chest
  • beach party
  • teensploitation film
  • psychotronic film
  • teensploitation
  • california
  • surfing
  • surf music
  • surf bum
  • pier
  • gigolo
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Cast & crew

Surf Party Cast & Characters

Patricia Morrow leads the cast as Terry Wells, with Lory Patrick as Sylvia Dempster and Jackie DeShannon as Junior Griffith. Directed by Maury Dexter; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Maury Dexter

More films directed by Maury Dexter: Hell’s Belles, The Young Animals, The Mini-Skirt Mob and Maryjane.

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Plot

Surf Party Plot Summary

What happens in Surf Party from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Three Arizonans, Terry, Sylvia, and Junior, head to Malibu Beach for a sun-drenched vacation with one clear goal: to learn how to surf, soak up the coast, and track down Terry’s brother, Skeet, Malibu’s infamous big kahuna and a former football star whose promising career was cut short by a skull injury.

While the girls catch their first waves, Len is drawn to Terry, Milo finds himself falling for Junior, and Sylvia develops feelings for Skeet, setting up three budding romances against the bright backdrop of the coast. Milo heads to Casey’s Surfer, the pier-side hangout where surfers and locals gather, hoping to blend in; the girls slip inside on the strength of Terry being Skeet’s sister, while Milo is kept out as a mere “gremmie.”

Full summary

The whole story of Surf Party, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Surf Party?

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 primary goal of the three Arizonan characters when they travel to Malibu?

Cars

Cars in Surf Party

8 cars on screen, including the 1964 Dodge Polara 500 and the 1964 Plymouth Savoy.

All 8 cars
  • 1964 Dodge Polara 500 in Surf Party 1964 Dodge Polara 500 Main role
  • 1964 Plymouth Savoy in Surf Party 1964 Plymouth Savoy Important role
  • 1963 Chrysler 300 in Surf Party 1963 Chrysler 300 Minor role
  • 1956 Chevrolet One-Fifty in Surf Party 1956 Chevrolet One-Fifty Background role

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FAQ

Surf Party FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Surf Party?

Surf Party runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

When was Surf Party released?

Surf Party was released on January 30, 1964.

Who directed Surf Party?

Surf Party was directed by Maury Dexter.

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Who is in the cast of Surf Party?

Surf Party stars Patricia Morrow as Terry Wells, Lory Patrick as Sylvia Dempster and Jackie DeShannon as Junior Griffith, among 13 credited actors.

Does Surf Party have a post-credit scene?

No. Surf Party has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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