Surftide 77 (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1962, Surftide 77 is a comedy film directed by Lee Frost, running about 68 minutes. “The WACKIEST private eye in history...eyeing dozens of the loveliest suspects ever!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Private Eye Bernard Bingbang is hired by old lady Agatha Bungworthy to find her runaway niece Cynthia, heir to the family fortune, before that fortune goes to nasty Uncle Philip. Bingbang’s only clue to the niece’s identity: she has a birthmark that looks like a butterfly right above her left nipple. Naturally, in true Nudie-Cutie fashion, “The Case of the Hidden Butterfly Birthmark” means our hero will have to see numerous naked breasts in order to find the missing heiress.
Who’s in it. Surftide 77 stars Thomas Newman as Bernard Bingbang, Bob Cresse as Agatha Bungworthy / Townsend Bungworthy, Dwayne Winton as Lt. Ricketts and Maurice Julian as Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Surftide 77 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Surftide 77 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Surftide 77 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Surftide 77 (1962)?
- In US, Surftide 77 is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Surftide 77 worth watching?
- Surftide 77 holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Surftide 77?
- Surftide 77 stars Thomas Newman, Bob Cresse, Dwayne Winton, Maurice Julian and Harriet Vecker.
- When was Surftide 77 released?
- Surftide 77 was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.