College kids, jealous lifeguards, and a lakeside pavilion heat up one wild Southern California summer.
A SWINGIN' SUMMER
Spread out the beach towels... Grab your gals... It's gonna be a...
Two guys and a girl run a week-long concert festival in the sunny summertime of Arrowhead, California and deal with bullies and breakups.
Quick Answer
A Swingin' Summer is a 1965 American comedy romance film directed by Robert Sparr about three college friends who try to save a lakeside dance pavilion by throwing a concert festival, only to face sabotage from a jealous lifeguard.
Programmer's Pick
Where else do you get concert promotion, lakeside fistfights, and Raquel Welch in her breakout role? The only thing more chaotic than their summer festival is the tangled web of teen drama — and that's before the bookworm ditches her glasses.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This beach party comedy marks Raquel Welch's first featured film role and her singing debut, highlighting an early appearance by the future star.
Cast & Crew
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From bikini-clad dancing to lifeguard rivalry, the film delivers all the sun-soaked shenanigans you’d expect on the shores of Arrowhead.
The trio’s attempt to rescue a pavilion with a week-long music festival brings a parade of rock bands and unpredictable festival moments.
Bookworm Jeri’s classic makeover adds a fresh twist to the summer romance and rivalry, stirring up even more drama.
Bright bikinis, Mustangs, and lakeside parties capture the carefree spirit of 1965 Southern California youth culture.
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Questions from the Vault
When was A Swingin' Summer released? +
A Swingin' Summer was released in 1965.
Who directed A Swingin' Summer? +
A Swingin' Summer was directed by Robert Sparr.
How long is A Swingin' Summer? +
A Swingin' Summer has a runtime of 80 minutes.
What genre is A Swingin' Summer? +
A Swingin' Summer is a comedy and romance film.
Where can I watch A Swingin' Summer? +
A Swingin' Summer is available to stream on SassyFlix.