Eric Von Zipper — Beach Party Character Profile

About Eric Von Zipper

Leader of the outlaw motorcycle gang The Rats with a hatred for surfers.

Eric Von Zipper — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Motorcycle riding, Gang leadership, Intimidation, Street fighting

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Harvey Lembeck

Appears in

Beach Party (1963)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (5)

• Eric Von Zipper — alliance — The Ratz (Bob Harvey)
• Eric Von Zipper — alliance — The Ratz (Jerry Brutsche)
• Eric Von Zipper — conflict — Surfer (Donna Russell)
• Eric Von Zipper — Conflict Arch Enemy — Professor Sutwell (Robert Cummings)

  Direct antagonism between the academic observer and the biker gang leader.

• Eric Von Zipper — Conflict Rival Gang Leaders — Frankie (Frankie Avalon)

  Cultural and physical rivalry between the biker gang and the surfing community.

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