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The Supremes crash a beach movie so bad it's almost art.
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Beach Ball (1965)

DIY chaosbeach nonsensegrant fraud cinema

Overview

ComedyMusic

Edd Byrnes tries to get an ethnic-music-studies grant to buy instruments for his rock and roll group.

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romancemusic festivalbeach party

Standout Aspects

Production

Diana Ross and The Supremes randomly performing full numbers.

Costume

Beachwear that defies physics and good taste simultaneously.

Acting

Dick Miller as Cop #1 stealing his single scene.

Best for:Background: Perfect for washing dishes while half-watching.·Friends: Irony-appreciating group who'll roast every scene.·Rewatch: Annual 'so bad it's good' tradition with drinks.
Lennie Weinrib

Director

Lennie Weinrib

ReleasedSep 29, 1965
Runtime1h 23m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Paramount Pictures

Top Cast

Edd Byrnes

Edd Byrnes

Dick

Brenda Benet

Brenda Benet

Samantha

Chris Noel

Chris Noel

Susan

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Self

Dick Miller

Dick Miller

Cop #1

Gail Gilmore

Gail Gilmore

Deborah

Jack Bernardi

Jack Bernardi

Mr. Wilk

Sid Haig

Sid Haig

Drummer for Righteous Brothers

Robert Logan

Robert Logan

Bango

Mikki Jamison

Mikki Jamison

Augusta

Don Edmonds

Don Edmonds

Bob

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Trivia

This was one of five beach movies Edd Byrnes made in two years while trying to escape his 'Kookie' TV persona. It didn't work.

Cultural

The 'ethnic music studies' plot is a naked excuse for white rockers to cosplay world music—peak 1965 obliviousness.

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