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Movie poster: Palm Springs Weekend (1963)
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Palm Springs Weekend

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1963 · 100 min Comedy Romance
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

Set in Palm Springs during a long, fun-filled weekend where several Los Angeles college students flock to spring break, centering on Jim who finds romance with Bunny, the daughter of Palm Springs harred, stressful police chief. Jim's bumbling roommate, Biff, tries to get Amanda, a tomboyish girl's attention with a so-called love gadget. Meanwhile, Gayle Lewis is a high school senior posing as a wealthy college girl who is pursued by Eric Dean, a wealthy and spoiled college prepie, while Gayle has eyes for a cowboy from Texas, named Stretch. Also Jim and Biff's basketball coach, Campbell, tries to romance Naomi, the owner of the motel where all of the gang is staying at, which is interfered by Naomi's young, trouble-making, brat son who's dubbed, Boom-Boom.

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Year 1963
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Romance
Director Norman Taurog
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (18 votes)

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The film constructs a classic spring break farce, relying on the timeless clash of personalities against a sun-drenched resort backdrop. It explores youthful aspirations and romantic blunders with a gentle, comedic touch that never strains for depth.

Those who tire of cynical comedies will find a charming relic where the biggest stakes involve a pretend identity and a motel romance. What lingers after is the pleasant afterglow of carefree, poolside innocence. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Norman Taurog

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Best enjoyed on a lazy afternoon, mimicking the film's own relaxed, holiday spirit.

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