20. Brigitte Bardot, ‘Manina, the Girl in the Bikini’ (1958)
The titular character of “Girl in the Bikini” (1958) is played by Brigitte Bardot, who sizzles onscreen in a striking two-piece swimsuit.
The movie revolves around the theme of treasure hunting and challenges the notion of what constitutes a true treasure.
The protagonist, Gérard Morère, sets out to find lost riches at sea but ends up discovering Manina instead.
As Gérard navigates love and romance while also searching for treasure, his partner in the hunt, Erik, runs into trouble and gets lost in a storm.
Ultimately, Gérard finds the treasure, but not without facing some unexpected challenges along the way.