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3 sheet movie poster for the 1964 American
beach party film Pajama Party. This musical comedy is the fourth in a series of similar films produced by American International Pictures (AIP) and stars Tommy Kirk and Annette Funicello.
Plot Summary
The film's plot centers on a teenage Martian scout named Go Go (Tommy Kirk), who is sent to Earth to prepare for an invasion. He lands in Malibu and quickly gets caught up in the local teenage scene, including a wild pajama and pool party.
His mission is complicated when he falls in love with Connie (Annette Funicello), an Earth girl who is trying to make her boyfriend, Big Lunk (Jody McCrea), jealous. Subplots involve a trio of con men trying to steal money from Connie's eccentric aunt (Elsa Lanchester) and the recurring motorcycle gang leader Eric Von Zipper (Harvey Lembeck). Ultimately, Go Go abandons his invasion plans and saves the day, staying on Earth for love.
Key Cast
Tommy Kirk as Go Go the Martian
Annette Funicello as Connie
Elsa Lanchester as Aunt Wendy
Buster Keaton as Chief Rotten Eagle
Harvey Lembeck as Eric Von Zipper
Don Rickles as "Big Bang" the Martian
The film features musical numbers and dance sequences choreographed by David Winters, with young Teri Garr and Toni Basil appearing as background dancers. |
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