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The lives of some California surfers from the early 1960s to the 1970s.The lives of some California surfers from the early 1960s to the 1970s.The lives of some California surfers from the early 1960s to the 1970s.
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- 2 nominations
Hank Worden
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- TriviaGeorge Lucas and Steven Spielberg thought this film would be the American Graffiti (1973) of surfing films - that it was destined to be such a hit that they famously traded profit points on their next two films, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) with director John Milius. This trade would earn Milius millions of dollars while his own film would flop at the box office.
- GoofsJack's induction notice says he is to serve in the United States Marine Corps. When he comes home from Vietnam he is an Army Airborne Ranger.
- Quotes
Matt Johnson: You know, Mrs. Barlow, there's something I'd like straighten out.
Mrs. Barlow: What's that, Matt?
Matt Johnson: Well, I did a lot of things around here I'm kind of ashamed of. I tore up your lawn with my '40 Ford...
Mrs. Barlow: Many times.
Matt Johnson: Took my pants off in front of your friends...
Mrs. Barlow: Oh, yes.
Matt Johnson: And I even passed out in your closet, but I never, and I don't know who could have if I didn't, but I never, and I repeat never, ever pissed in your steam iron.
- Alternate versionsABC edited 31 minutes from this film for its 1985 network television premiere.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Basil Poledouris: His Life and Music (1997)
- SoundtracksThree Friends Theme
Music by Basil Poledouris
Lyrics & Vocals by Keola Beamer (as Keola) & Kapono Beamer
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surfer dudes back in the day
JM Vincent, WIlliam Katt, and Gary Busey are three surfer dudes, back in the 1960s. period piece. Free wheeling, looking for the next perfect wave. so symbolic. ride that wave as long as you can. Matt, Jack, and Leroy are enjoying the good California life on the beach, until life will inevitably bust into their lives, and change everything. Some similarities to American Graffiti, which had come out five years earlier. teens prepare for what's coming next in life. lots of drinking, fighting, violence. some fun bit parts in here, if you check the cast list. Barbara Hale (Katt's mom). Charlene Tilton from Dallas.Todd Lookinland is Mike Lookinland's brother (bobby brady). Celia Milius, the "bride", is... the wife of the actual director! Directed by John Milius, who was a surfer himself. was nominated for writing Apocalypse Now. Locations and/or footage from Hawaii, Texas, El Salvador, and numerous California beaches. and some great music from the 1960s. it's pretty good. coming of age film.
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- $11,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1
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