Sun, surf, and a lakeside pavilion bring musical mayhem and summer romance to Arrowhead, California.
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.
A Swingin' Summer is a 1965 American comedy-romance film directed by Robert Sparr about college students who try to save their favorite lakeside dance pavilion by organizing a week-long concert festival.
Synopsis
Among the vacationers is Jeri (Raquel Welch), a studious "bookworm" who eventually transforms into the life of the party, performing the film's standout track, "I’m Ready to Groove." As the trio fights off a corporate takeover of the lake, the summer culminates in a massive musical festival that cements the pavilion’s legacy and celebrates the carefree spirit of 1965.
Why Cult
Watch Raquel Welch go from bookworm to showstopper as she belts out 'I’m Ready to Groove' and steals the summer spotlight.
Soak in the sun-drenched Arrowhead, California setting, complete with lakeside dances, summer romance, and classic vacation mischief.
College kids-turned-promoters book the hottest acts of the decade, making the festival a swinging showcase of mid-60s pop tunes.
The trio’s DIY festival hustle delivers mishaps, rivalries, and a parade of summer crushes—classic teen comedy with a sunshine twist.
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Questions from the Vault
What is A Swingin' Summer about? +
A Swingin' Summer follows college students who organize a week-long concert festival to save their favorite lakeside dance pavilion, while navigating summer romances and local rivalries.
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-romance film.
Where can I watch A Swingin' Summer? +
A Swingin' Summer is available to watch on SassyFlix.
