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Sun, bikinis, pranks, and a notorious bikini-stealing dog collide on Malibu's wildest summer beach.

MALIBU BEACH

Where The Ocean Sets The Motion!

1978 · 1h 36m · R · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Day or night, it's a hot and wild summer at Malibu Beach. When the sun is high, it's Dina's (Kim Lankford) job to patrol the area. Being the hot new lifeguard on duty isn't as easy as you'd think -- there's the older, muscle-bound beach idiot Dugan continually lusting after her, while jerk kids fake drowning just to get her to save them. And who can forget that pesky bikini-stealing dog?!?

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What is Malibu Beach about?

Malibu Beach is a 1978 American comedy film directed by Robert J. Rosenthal about a hot new lifeguard navigating wild summer antics, persistent admirers, and a mischievous bikini-stealing dog on the sands of Malibu.

Programmer's Pick

Where else can you get sunburn, a bikini-snatching canine, and a parade of vansploitation all in one go? Malibu Beach is less about plot and more about the art of lingering on summer’s most ridiculous pleasures.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Welcome to the endless summer of Malibu Beach, where lifeguard Dina tries to keep the peace amid sunburned flirtations and shameless beach pranks. Her job isn’t just about blowing a whistle at rowdy swimmers—she contends with Dugan, a muscle-bound local who won’t take a hint, and kids who would rather fake a drowning than do their own swimming. All the while, a notorious dog is wreaking havoc by nabbing bikini tops, adding a layer of comic chaos to the sun-soaked days. With cruising, parties, and more than a hint of skin, this is a teen sex comedy that doesn’t pretend to be anything but pure, sandy escapism.

Details & Specs

Director
Robert J. Rosenthal
Writers
Celia Susan Cotelo, Robert J. Rosenthal
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 36m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Comedy
Also Known As
I ragazzi della spiaggia di Malibu, Sunset Cove, Gänget drar till Malibu Beach, Sue Anne

Cast & Crew

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Director: Robert J. Rosenthal Writers: Celia Susan Cotelo +1 more
Kim Lankford Kim Lankford Dina Susan Player Susan Player Sally (as Susan Player Jarreau) ML Michael Luther Paul SO Steve Oliver Dugan James Daughton James Daughton Bobby FP Flora Plumb Ms. Plickett RL Roger Lawrence Pierce Claude SL Sherry Lee Marks Margie Tara Strohmeier Tara Strohmeier Glorianna RS Rory Stevens Charlie Parris Buckner Parris Buckner Rodney Bruce Kimball Bruce Kimball Lyle BA Bill Adler Vanner JK Jim Kester Vanner Diana Herbert Diana Herbert Marie WM Walter Maslow Harold MJ Marty James Bratty Kid TM Tom Mahoney Watchman JO James Oliver Bartender DC David Clover Jack NR Nathan Roth Uncle Arthur JJ Jacqueline Jacobs Party Guest

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Why Cult

Bikini-Stealing Dog

The local canine menace adds a uniquely silly twist to beachside antics, making swimsuit security a full-time job.

Vansploitation Vibes

In true late-70s style, custom vans and cruising teens set the tone for this nostalgia-fueled summer romp.

Teen Sex Comedy

Expect topless hijinks, summer hookups, and a freewheeling attitude that defines the era’s beach party films.

Fake Shark Pranks

Even the threats are tongue-in-cheek, with pranksters deploying a fake shark to stir up chaos on the sand.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Malibu Beach released? +

Malibu Beach was released in 1978.

Who directed Malibu Beach? +

Malibu Beach was directed by Robert J. Rosenthal.

How long is Malibu Beach? +

Malibu Beach has a runtime of 96 minutes.

What genre is Malibu Beach? +

Malibu Beach is a comedy.

Where can I watch Malibu Beach? +

You can watch Malibu Beach on SassyFlix.

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