The Beach Girls

This article is about the film. For the musical groups, see YLA (group) and Skiing in the Snow.

The Beach Girls
Theatrical poster
Directed by	Pat Townsend
Written by	Patrick Sheane Duncan Phil Groves
Produced by	Marilyn Jacobs Tenser Michael D. Castle
Starring	Jeana Tomasino Val Kline Debra Blee James Daughton Adam Roarke
Cinematography	Michael D. Murphy
Edited by	George Bowers
Music by	Michael Lloyd
Distributed by	Crown International Pictures
Release date	March 26, 1982 (1982-03-26)
Running time	91 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$2.7 million

The Beach Girls is a 1982 American sex comedy film directed by Pat Townsend. It stars Jeana Tomasino, Val Kline and Debra Blee.

Plot

Two college girls, Ducky and Ginger, meet their naive friend, Sarah, at a Southern California beach house. The house belongs to Sarah's uncle and to their luck has allowed them to use his house for the summer while he is gone. Soon after Ducky and Ginger arrive, the two plan the first of many wild parties, but not without some resistance from Sarah. The two continue the plans for more partying including inviting assorted misfits, delivery persons, and people just passing by. Eventually, Sarah's resistance fades and she joins in on the wild parties.

Main cast

• Jeana Tomasino as "Ducky"
• Debra Blee as Sarah
• Val Kline as Ginger
• James Daughton as Scott Daniels
• Adam Roarke as Carl Purdue
• Herb Braha as Captain Blye
• Bert Rosario as Gardener
• Dan Barrows as Mr. Brinker
• Mary Jo Catlett as Mrs. Brinker
• Fern Fitzgerald as Julie
• Tessa Richarde as Doreen
• Judson Vaughn as Lieutenant Gower

Reception

Though most reviews took easy pot shots at this low-brow comedy fare, Linda Gross wrote in The Los Angeles Times that the film is a "cheery, unpretentious, youth exploitation midsummer's sex fantasy with excellent production values." Among other reviews, one stated, "frankly, the film's only saleable attractions are those of the leading actresses--and I would certainly hesitate to call them actresses. In summary, The Beach Girls attacks the senses like a beached whale that's been deteriorating in the sun for 24 hours." Another review noted that "for all the nudity, prancing bodies, and overtures to hedonism, there is surprisingly little outright sex in the film." The Kansas City Star said the movie "enjoys the dubious distinction of being a worse comedy than Porky's, a feat this reviewer considered virtual impossible."

The film had an eight-week production schedule. The Hollywood Reporter stated in July 1982 that the movie had grossed over $12 million.

See also

• List of American films of 1982

External links

• The Beach Girls at IMDb
• The Beach Girls at Rotten Tomatoes