Cast
The surfer gang includes Robert Ellis as Hot Shot, Joby Baker as Stinky, Tom Laughlin as Lover Boy, Burt Metcalfe as Lord Byron, and Doug McClure as Waikiki. Sue George plays Gidget's girlfriend Betty Louise, and the musical group, The Four Preps appear as themselves.
The studio wanted Elvis Presley to play the role of Moondoggie, but he was in the United States Army at the time.
Malibu surfers Miki Dora and Mickey Munoz appear in the surfing scenes.
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