Where the Boys Are
"The hilarious inside story of those rip-roaring spring vacations!"
Originally released in 1960. Where the Boys Are is a comedy/drama film. directed by Henry Levin.
Starring Dolores Hart, George Hamilton, and Yvette Mimieux
Synopsis
Good girls Merritt, Melanie, Tuggle and Angie - all students at mid-western Penmore University - are planning on going to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for spring break to get away from the mid-western snow despite not having much money to spend once there. On the drive down, they admit their real purpose is to go where the boys are.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 28, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (34 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.5M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dolores Hart
as Merritt Andrews
George Hamilton
as Ryder Smith
Yvette Mimieux
as Melanie Tolman
Jim Hutton
as TV Thompson
Barbara Nichols
as Lola Fandango
Paula Prentiss
as Tuggle Carpenter
Chill Wills
as Police Captain
Frank Gorshin
as Basil
Rory Harrity
as Franklin
Ted Berger
as Stout Man on Beach
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,500,000
Production Companies
- Euterpe Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Where the Boys Are about?
Good girls Merritt, Melanie, Tuggle and Angie - all students at mid-western Penmore University - are planning on going to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for spring break to get away from the mid-western ...
Who directed Where the Boys Are?
Where the Boys Are was directed by Henry Levin.
How long is Where the Boys Are?
Where the Boys Are has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Where the Boys Are released?
Where the Boys Are was released on December 28, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Where the Boys Are?
The main cast of Where the Boys Are includes Dolores Hart, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Jim Hutton, Barbara Nichols.