description Don't Make Waves Overview
Don't Make Waves is a 1967 American comedy directed by Alexander Mackendrick. The film stars Tony Curtis, Claudia Cardinale, and Dave Draper, adapting Ira Wallach’s 1959 novel *Muscle Beach*. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer distributed the screenplay co-written by Wallach.
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info Don't Make Waves Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1967 |
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Who plays Carlo and Laura in Don't Make Waves?
Tony Curtis plays Carlo Cofield, an out-of-town visitor who gets pulled into Malibu beach culture. Claudia Cardinale plays Laura Califatti, while Sharon Tate appears as Malibu and Dave Draper as Harry Hollard. [AFI film record](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/23713-DONT-MAKE-WAVES)
Is Don't Make Waves based on a book?
Yes, the 1967 film adapts Ira Wallach's 1959 novel Muscle Beach. Wallach also received screenplay credit alongside George Kirgo, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer distributed the film.
What type of comedy is Don't Make Waves?
It is a 1960s Malibu beach comedy built around a pool salesman, a bodybuilder, a surfer, and a series of absurd encounters. Alexander Mackendrick directed the 97-minute film, which was his final feature.
Is Sharon Tate's role central to Don't Make Waves?
Tate plays Malibu, a memorable free-spirited surfer, but Tony Curtis and Claudia Cardinale anchor the main story. The 1967 MGM release also features professional bodybuilder Dave Draper, which gives the film much of its beach-party flavor.
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