Daytona Beach Weekend
| Daytona Beach Weekend | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bob Welborn |
| Written by | Bob Welborn |
| Starring | Del Shannon |
Production company | 60th Arts Productions |
| Distributed by | Dominant Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Daytona Beach Weekend is a 1965 American film. It is one of the more obscure teen films from the period although it received a relatively wide release in the US south. Del Shannon appeared in the movie.[2]
It filmed in Florida around Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and Flagler Beach.[3]
Star Don Jackson was reportedly signed to a long term contract by the producers due to the quality of his performance.[4]
Rayna sang the song "Hopeless" in the film.[5]
Premise
A group of students go party at Daytona Beach.
Cast
- Steve Harkins as Mike
- Don Jackson as Bill
- Linda Poland as Liz
- Joyce Pruitt as Gloria
- Rayna as Jill
- Del Shannon as Self
- Sue Skeen as Self
- The Offbeets as Themselves
- Houston and Dorsey as Themselves
References
- ^ "Off beats to swing teen movie". The Orlando Sentinel. February 26, 1965. p. 79.
- ^ * Thomas Lisanti. Hollywood Surf and Beach Movies: The First Wave, 1959–1969. McFarland, 2015.
- ^ "Critics choice". The Orlando Sentinel. April 25, 1965. p. 2.
- ^ "'Daytona Beach Weekend' now at the Skyway". The Anniston Star. May 2, 1965. p. 31.
- ^ "Untitled". St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune. May 20, 1965. p. 3.
External links
- Daytona Beach Weekend at IMDb
- Daytona Beach Weekend at AFI
- Daytona Beach Weekend at Letterbox DVD