A Swingin' Summer
| A Swingin' Summer | |
|---|---|
 Movie Poster | |
| Directed by | Robert Sparr |
| Produced by |
Kenneth Raphael Larry Goldblatt Reno Carell |
| Written by |
story: Reno Carell screenplay: Leigh Chapman writer: Robert Sparr |
| Starring |
Raquel Welch James Stacy Lori Williams |
| Music by | Harry Betts |
| Cinematography | Ray Fernstrom |
| Edited by | James T. Heckert |
Production company |
National Talent Consultants |
| Distributed by | United Screen Arts |
Running time | 80 min. |
| Country |
 United States |
| Language | English |
A Swingin' Summer is a 1965 comedy film in the beach party genre. It was directed and co-written by Robert Sparr. Raquel Welch stars in her first featured film role and makes her singing debut in the film.[1]
Synopsis
A trio of college kids – all friends of each other – attempt to insure summer jobs for themselves by becoming concert promoters at a lakeside dance pavilion that is in danger of closing. A local lifeguard, Turk (Martin West), jealous of both Rick (William Wellman, Jr.) and Mickey (James Stacy), tries to ruin their plan and at the same time tries to steal Rick’s girl, Cindy (Quinn O’Hara) – who has secretly arranged for her rich dad to finance the pavilion. Rick flips when he finds out about Cindy’s dad, and Turk tries to sabotage the dance hall with some hired goons – who, after failing, bully Turk into ripping the place off. In the meantime, bookworm Jeri (Raquel Welch), takes off her glasses, lets down her hair and causes some new problems.
In spite of all the drama, the kids actually succeed in securing an impressive roster of brand-name talent to the pavilion.
Production notes
Although she received sixth billing in the U.S. release, Welch received top billing – with her name above the title – on posters for the Italian release, which was renamed The Warm Night.
The film was shot on location at Lake Arrowhead, California in the summer of 1964 and released in the summer of 1965.[2][3]
Taglines for the film read: They're Lovin', Laughin' and Livin' it up and for kicks playing "Chicken on Water Skis!" and Spread Out the Beach Towels...Grab Your Gals...it's gonna be A Swingin' Summer!
Principal cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Raquel Welch | Jeri |
| James Stacy | Mickey |
| Lori Williams | Dancer |
| William Wellman Jr. | Rick |
| Quinn O'Hara | Cindy |
| Martin West | Turk |
| Mary Mitchel | Shirley |
| Buck Holland | Lou |
Soundtrack
The soundtrack featured songs performed by Raquel Welch, The Rip Chords, Jody Miller, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, The Righteous Brothers and Donnie Brooks.
References
- ↑ Collins, Glenn (1982-05-30). "A Swingin' Summer - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". Movies.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ↑ A Swingin' Summer (1965) - Filming locations
- ↑ Tetley, Rhea-Frances Lake Arrowhead Chronicles The History Press, 18 Nov 2014