Catalina Caper
Catalina Caper

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Catalina Caper

1967
Movie
84 min
English

A group of swingin' teens take time out from having fun in the sun to try to foil a group of crooks searching for a stolen scroll.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Director: Jack HillGenres: Comedy, Crime, Music

Plot Summary

A group of young people on Catalina Island get involved in a diamond smuggling operation. Their adventures include mistaken identities, a psychedelic dance sequence, and a chase involving a jetpack. The film is known for its bizarre musical numbers and a general sense of playful absurdity.

Critical Reception

Catalina Caper is widely regarded as a cult classic, particularly among fans of "so bad it's good" cinema. While not critically acclaimed upon its release, it has gained a dedicated following over the years for its campy charm, energetic musical sequences, and unintentional humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic and bizarre musical numbers.

  • Often cited for its campy, low-budget charm and unintentional humor.

  • Criticized for its weak plot and amateurish acting.

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Fun Fact

The film features a memorable, albeit perplexing, jetpack sequence, which has become one of its most talked-about elements despite its questionable realism and integration into the plot.

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