Credited cast: | |||
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Michael Hynson | ... | Principal surfer (as Mike Hynson) |
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Robert August | ... | Principal surfer |
Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Lord James Blears | ... | Self (as Lord 'Tally Ho' Blears) |
Bruce Brown | ... | Narrator | |
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Terence Bullen | ... | South African guide |
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Lance Carson | ... | Self |
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Roy Crump | ... | North Shore Surfer |
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Chip Fitzwater | ... | Self - Bodysurfer at the Wedge with 'rigor mortis of the stomach.' |
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Chuck Gardner | ... | Self - Bellyboarder at the Wedge throwing board over wave |
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Fred Hemmings | ... | Self |
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Wayne Miyata | ... | Self |
They call it The Endless Summer the ultimate surfing adventure, crossing the globe in search of the perfect wave. From the uncharted waters of West Africa, to the shark-filled seas of Australia, to the tropical paradise of Tahiti and beyond, these California surfers accomplish in a few months what most people never do in a lifetime...They live their dream. Director Bruce Brown creates a film so powerful it has become a timeless masterpiece that continues to capture the imagination of every new generation. When it first played in theaters, audiences lined up to see it again and again, spellbound by its thrilling excitement and awesome photography. But in fact, what's most compelling about the film is the sport of surfing itself, and once you've seen it, you'll never forget why. Written by Anonymous
Interesting, intelligent and well-narrated movie done in the days of innocence before boring thrash-metal soundtracks drowned out commentary from surf-movies. No matter what age you are, if you like surfing (and probably if you don't) you will find this movie interesting as it travels around the world examining cultures and people as well looking for the "perfect wave". Sure, Bruce Brown's commentary may sometimes sound goofy but it enhances the innocent feel of the movie and its place in time. This is the definitive surf movie - the measure by which other movies can only be judged. A recent "Realsurf" website (Realsurf publishes worldwide surf reports on the internet) reader pool of '000's voted "Endless Summer" as the best surf movie of all time with daylight second and Endless Summer 2 next.