Credited cast: | |||
Scot Davis | ... | David | |
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Sean Kaawa | ... | Duke Kahanamoku |
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Mary Paalani | ... | Lehua |
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Weldon Kekauoha | ... | Blackie |
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Johann Bouit | ... | Caps |
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Bruce Hale | ... | Harvey |
Wil Kahele | ... | Eddie | |
Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Christian Connett | ... | Jake |
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Libby Fabro | ... | Beach Boy |
When cocky, young surfing champion David Monroe wipes out on a big wave, he slips back in time to 1911 Hawai`i. Washing up on Waikiki beach, he discovers the true spirit of surfing when he is befriended by a young Hawaiian beachboy not yet known to the world - the future Olympic and surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku.
Every single scene in the movie, The Ride, was done to perfection. I was truly transported to that time in the past in a way that was so believable. It was hard to imagine that these actors were not seasoned, professional, actors. I came to Hawaii in the early 60's and fell in love with the surfing scene and all the stories about the great Duke. This movie brings the passion and love of Hawaii and surfing that Duke had to the screen. There was so much sensitivity given to every part of the story in making it as true to the culture and time as possible. I saw this movie when it first came out and was thrilled to meet some of the actors in the lobby of the theater before the showing. I received an autographed poster at the time and that poster has had a place of honor in our home ever since. My family will not let me take it down.