This is an introduction to a movie from 1964 called Muscle Beach Party. The movie is about where it was filmed, who played what role, and more. We will learn more about interesting facts about the movie and its backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
Muscle Beach Party was filmed in several locations. One of the primary filming spots was Paradise Cove, located at 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA. Filming also took place at Topanga Beach in Malibu, California, USA. Other scenes were shot at Raleigh Studios located at 5300 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, and this included both Stage 1 and Stage 4 at the studios. The filming began on December 2, 1963.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Frankie Avalon | Frankie |
| Annette Funicello | Dee Dee |
| Luciana Paluzzi | Julie |
| John Ashley | Johnny |
| Don Rickles | Jack Fanny |
| Peter Turgeon | Theodore |
| Jody McCrea | Deadhead |
| Dick Dale | Dick Dale |
| Dick Dale & His Del-Tones | Dick Dale & His Del-Tones |
| Candy Johnson | Candy |
| Valora Noland | Animal |
| Delores Wells | Sniffles |
| Donna Loren | Donna |
| Morey Amsterdam | Cappy |
| Buddy Hackett | S.Z. Matts |
| Bob Seven | Rock – Muscle Man |
| Larry Scott | Riff – Muscle Man |
| Chester Yorton | Hulk – Muscle Man |
| Dan Haggerty | Biff – Muscle Man |
| Gene Shuey | Sulk- Muscle Man |
| Gordon Case | Clod – Muscle Man |
| Alberta Nelson | Lisa – Muscle Girl |
| Amadee Chabot | Flo – Muscle Girl |
| Duane Ament | Beach Boy |
| Gary Usher | Beach Boy |
| Guy Hemric | Beach Boy |
| Roger Christian | Beach Boy |
| Luree Holmes | Beach Girl |
| Darlene Lucht | Beach Girl |
| Maureen O’Connor | Beach Girl |
| Mike Diffenderfer | Surfer Boy |
| Ed Garner | Surfer Boy |
| Charles Hasley | Surfer Boy |
| Mickey Dora | Surfer Boy |
| Bill Graham | Surfer Boy |
| Larry Shaw | Surfer Boy |
| Duane King | Surfer Boy |
| Salli Sachse | Surfer Girl |
| Patricia Rane | Surfer Girl |
| Kathy Kessler | Surfer Girl |
| Mary Hughes | Surfer Girl |
| Linda Benson | Surfer Girl |
| Peter Lorre | Mr. Strangdour |
| Bill Kazmaier | Body Builder (uncredited) |
| Rory O’Connor | Beach Boy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Muscle Beach Party, a comedy musical, was released on March 25, 1964, in the United States.
- It has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes and was directed by William Asher.
- The writers of the film were William Asher and Robert Dillon.
- The stars of the movies were Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Luciana Paluzzi.
- The film centres on local beach-goers who discover their beach has been overtaken by a businessman who is training a group of bodybuilders.
- The film has 28 user reviews and 23 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Paradise Cove – 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0202609
- Longitude: -118.7872024
- Place ID: ChIJwbruq90Y6IARYuzvcpV-dYc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Topanga Beach, Malibu, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.038352
- Longitude: -118.5849413
- Place ID: EidUb3BhbmdhIEJlYWNoIERyLCBNYWxpYnUsIENBIDkwMjY1LCBVU0EiLiosChQKEgnRjqYqX6HCgBEIShBI7Yu0XRIUChIJP9YI-akd6IARWozqsnEtt5M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Topanga Beach Dr, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Raleigh Studios – 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0833403
- Longitude: -118.3159845
- Place ID: ChIJq6pqKre4woAR9kuB31TlMng
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5300 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Stage 1, Raleigh Studios – 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0833403
- Longitude: -118.3159845
- Place ID: ChIJq6pqKre4woAR9kuB31TlMng
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5300 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Stage 4, Raleigh Studios – 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0833403
- Longitude: -118.3159845
- Place ID: ChIJq6pqKre4woAR9kuB31TlMng
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5300 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
