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Shag

Shag

On a summer weekend in 1963, four girlfriends made memories that would last a lifetime.

19896.11h 38m

Overview

Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend.

Directed by Zelda Barron
Written by Terry Sweeney, Lanier Laney, Robin Swicord
Produced by Stephen Woolley, Julia Chasman
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Top Cast

Phoebe Cates

Phoebe Cates

Carson McBride

Scott Coffey

Scott Coffey

Chip

Bridget Fonda

Bridget Fonda

Melaina Buller

Annabeth Gish

Annabeth Gish

Caroline "Pudge" Carmichael

Page Hannah

Page Hannah

Luanne Clatterbuck

Robert Rusler

Robert Rusler

Buzz Ravenel

Tyrone Power Jr.

Tyrone Power Jr.

Harley Ralston

Jeff Yagher

Jeff Yagher

Jimmy Valentine

Paul Lieber

Paul Lieber

The Manager

D

Donald Craig

Senator Clatterbuck

Themes & Keywords

dancebeachsummerboyfriendwoman director

About Shag

Shag is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1989 exploring themes of dance, beach, summer, boyfriend, woman director. Directed by Zelda Barron, it stars Phoebe Cates, Scott Coffey, Bridget Fonda. Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend.

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