How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965) on Netflix
Frankie doubts Dee Dee will stay true to him while his naval reserve duty keeps him in Tahiti. He hires Bwana, a witch doctor, whose magic brings Cassandra to the shore.
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Plot summary
Dee Dee's boyfriend Frankie is stationed in Tahiti for naval reserve duty, and from that distance he cannot be sure she will remain faithful. He seeks out Bwana, a witch doctor, who conjures a floating bikini, gives it the shape of a sea beauty named Cassandra, and sends her to the shore. Cassandra is meant to pull Ricky's attention away from Dee Dee; Ricky is the advertising man who wants to win her over. Her arrival upends the beach, as every surfer falls for her, an executive hopes to turn her into a model, and the bikers of Eric Von Zipper make things worse.
Cast
- Arthur Julianas Dr. Melamed
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965)
Can contain spoilers, watch the movie first.
- Tommy Kirk was announced as the male lead but was dropped shortly before filming, after his arrest for possession of marijuana, and replaced by Dwayne Hickman.
- Mickey Rooney agreed to take a supporting role in the film for $5,000 for one week's work, in order to pay off tax debts.
- Annette Funicello was pregnant while filming, so she was shot mainly in blousy tunics or with objects such as a bowl of popcorn or a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken in front of her.
- Frankie Avalon was on screen for only about six minutes and barely interacted with Annette Funicello, because he was off filming another AIP picture, Sergeant Deadhead.
- How to Stuff a Wild Bikini was the last film in the beach party series to feature Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello.
- The film includes the only big-screen appearance ever made by the band the Kingsmen, who perform the song Give Her Lovin in it.
- The film's opening credits were made with clay animation by Art Clokey, who was the creator of the Gumby character.
