Lords of Dogtown (2005)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Catherine Hardwicke

Writer (WGA):

Stacy Peralta (written by)

Release Date:

3 June 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama | Sport

Tagline:

They came from nothing to change everything.

Plot:

The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970's.

Plot Keywords:

Swimming Pool | 1970s | Skateboarding | Surf | Venice California

Awards:

1 win & 7 nominations

Cast

Emile Hirsch	...	Jay
Victor Rasuk	...	Tony Alva
Rebecca De Mornay	...	Philaine
John Robinson	...	Stacy
Michael Angarano	...	Sid
Nikki Reed	...	Kathy Alva
Johnny Knoxville	...	Topper Burks
Heath Ledger	...	Skip
Vincent Laresca	...	Chino
William Mapother	...	Donnie
Julio Oscar Mechoso	...	Mr. Alva
Brian Zarate	...	Montoya
Pablo Schreiber	...	Stecyk
Elden Henson	...	Billy Z
Mitch Hedberg	...	Urethane Wheels Guy

Also Known As:

American Knights (Philippines: English title)
Dogtown Boys (Germany)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for drug and alcohol content, sexuality, violence, language and reckless behavior - all involving teens.

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Sweden:7 | Philippines:R-13 | Ireland:15A | USA:Unrated (unrated DVD version) | Brazil:16 | UK:15 (extended version) | Australia:M | Argentina:16 | Iceland:16 | Malaysia:18PL | Malaysia:U (cut version) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #40754) | Norway:11 | Singapore:PG | UK:12A | Czech Republic:U | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Germany:12 | Finland:K-11

Filming Locations:

Imperial Beach, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Trivia:

The real Skip Engblom wanted Heath Ledger to play him.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: In the beginning of the movie at the cove, during one of the surfers waves, a yellow helmet is visible of a cameraman.

Quotes:

Sid: [the Z-Boys want to drain and skate Sid's pool] No way, my dad said "Sid, are you high?"
Jay: Tell him we'll fill it back up when we're done.
Sid: He said if you got hurt, you'd sue us.
Jay: We're not gonna sue you.
Sid: He said your parents would.
Stacy: Our parents can't even afford lawyers.
Tony: Hey, let me talk to him.
Sid: Sorry, the only Mexicans my father talks to push lawn-mowers.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "A Current Affair: Heath Ledger Special" (2008)

Soundtrack:

Sidewalk Surfin'

portrayal totally on target

I grew up in California and this movie REALLY brought me back to the 70's and what was happening in the skateboard world. The actors were totally on mark with their portrayals of these guys and how things were back then in California at that time. I'm a girl and I was into skateboarding at that time. I saved my own money to buy my own boards. I even remember my mom came home one day and gave me an article from a magazine about Alva. I met him later in the 80's and he's a very down to earth guy. If you grew up in Cali at this time, you will LOVE this movie and if you didn't you will get the true idea of what it was like then. Awesome job guys on this film! A definite classic!