Waveriders (2008)

The untold story of big-wave surfing in Ireland.

Director:

Joel Conroy

Writers:

Joel Conroy, Lauren Davies

Stars:

Cillian Murphy, Kelly Slater, Richard Fitzgerald

6 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cillian Murphy	...	Narrator (voice)
Kelly Slater	...	Himself
Richard Fitzgerald	...	Himself
Gabe Davies	...	Himself
Chris Malloy	...	Himself
Keith Malloy	...	Himself
Dan Malloy	...	Himself
Rabbit Kekai	...	Himself
Kevin Naughton	...	Himself
Craig Peterson	...	Himself
John McCarthy	...	Himself
Easky Britton	...	Herself
Fergal Smith	...	Himself
Arthur Verge	...	Himself
Drew Kampion	...	Himself

Storyline

WAVERIDERS tracks the previously untold story of surfing pioneers all linked to Ireland and incorporates an unexpected twist that spins the story across the globe to Hawaii, California and back again.

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Taglines:

The untold story of big-wave surfing in Ireland.

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Genres:

Documentary | Adventure | Biography | History | Sport

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

UK Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 April 2009 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Ireland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Inis Films, Besom Productions, Irish Film Board

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min 80 min (original)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (35 mm version)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

George Freeth did not receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for rescuing the Japanese fishermen. It was the Congressional Gold Medal.

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Soundtracks

"TONBUEROS WAVE"
Written by Eike Hosenfeldt; Moritz Denis
Performed by Tonbuero Berlin
Published by Salon Mondial
Courtesy of Salon Mondial Recordings

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