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Overview

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6.9/10   15,292 votes
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Writer (WGA):
Stacy Peralta (written by)
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Release Date:
3 June 2005 (USA) more
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They came from nothing to change everything. more
Plot:
The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970's. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 7 nominations more
User Comments:
Good by Ledger more (185 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
American Knights (Philippines: English title)
Dogtown Boys (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for drug and alcohol content, sexuality, violence, language and reckless behavior - all involving teens.
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107 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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The cameraman-skater for the pool scenes was 1980s skateboarder Lance Mountain, a Powell Peralta rider. more
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Anachronisms: When a fight breaks out in a nightclub, one of the band members can be seen wearing a Black Flag shirt. This scene occurs in either 1976 or 1977, but Black Flag did not actually take the name Black Flag until 27 January 1979 (from 1976-1978 the band's name was Panic). Additionally, the song that is playing is a cover of the song Nervous Breakdown by Black Flag, which was not released until 1978. more
Quotes:
Jay: Dude, you just got patty slapped.
[boys begin to laugh]
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Lords of Doggie Style Town (2006) (V) more
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Jackie Blue more

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13 out of 19 people found the following comment useful.
Good by Ledger, 28 January 2008
8/10
Author: BeLyt from Midwest U.S.

This was a great movie on friendship in the '70's, and a look at how the sport of skateboarding took off. I'd wanted to see it for awhile, so with Heath Ledger's death, didn't hesitate anymore. I didn't recognize him as the surf shop owner Skip, for the first several scenes. I think he added poignancy to his role, as did others who, in the film, fought their way to who they are. Interesting to know this is based on lives of people still in the skateboarding business, including the man who started off Tony Hawks career. It's good to have work out there yet to see Heath Ledger's talent shine. I'd recommend this movie to people who like to observe people, even if you're neither a skateboarding fan or a Ledger fan.

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