Shag (1988) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Shag is a beach flick set in 1963. The years have passed, but the old Where the Boys Are formula holds firm: Four attractive young lasses head for the surf and sand of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, looking for guys. Phoebe Cates is about to be married, so her three pals seek out a final affair d'amour on her behalf before she is lost to the world forever. The cast is fascinating for its family ties: Bridget Fonda is the daughter of Peter Fonda, Page Hannah the sister of Darryl Hannah, and Tyrone Power III is the son of you-know-who. Filmed in 1988, Shag was released that year in Europe, then offered to American audiences one year later. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
07/21/1989
DVD Release Date:
05/22/2001
Run Time:
96 min.
Distributor(s):
Tri Star Pictures
Production Co.:
Hemdale, Palace Films
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Women's Friendship, Vacation Romances
Tone:
Easygoing, Gentle, Light, Nostalgic, Summery
Keywords:
beach, beach-party, career, coming-of-age, contest, friendship, inhibition, marriage, party, romance, single, teenagers, weekend, youth
Country of Origin:
USA (07-21-1989)
Time Period:
1950s
Language:
English
Status:
DVD