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Overview

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Writer (WGA):
Stacy Peralta (written by)
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Release Date:
3 June 2005 (USA) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama | Sport more
Tagline:
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
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Awards:
1 win & 7 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(40 articles)
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User Comments:
Nice performances with what seems to be an authentic look at the skater-lifestyle more (186 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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Runtime:
107 min
Country:
USA | Germany
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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 more
Company:
Columbia Pictures Corporation more

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Trivia:
Many parts of the dilapidated pier set (e.g. the big dipper) were added using CGI to keep costs down. However, the derelict ferris wheel was real and had been purchased on eBay for a few thousand dollars. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the opening sequence of the Boyz making their way to the beach, Jay goes from bare feet, to white slip on shoes, to bare feet again. more
Quotes:
Tony: What's wrong, Jayboy? Don't got no hair on your inch worm yet? more
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Soundtrack:
Solitary Confinement more

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Nice performances with what seems to be an authentic look at the skater-lifestyle, 6 December 2009
Author: Everyday-Struggler from E-Town

A good movie about some skater-teens in the 70's, basically based on a documentary (which I have not seen) and this kind of has a documentary-feel to it.

It's not much to say about the plot, it's basically just a look at the lifestyle and lives of 3 skater-teens.

Heath Ledger pulls off a nice supporting role as the skater-teens mentor, he's basically the perfect fit for the part and is very convincing in his part.

Emile Hirsch also pulls out a standout-performance but really the whole cast is pretty brilliant.

The music-selection fits the movie like a glove, mostly 70's bluesy rock, not my personal taste in music but very fitting for the movie.

What more to say? It's a good movie.

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