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The Surfer
The Surfer
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The Surfer

1986
1h 30m
Thriller
Crime

Status

Released

Release

1986

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

Sam Barlow is a Vietnam veteran who runs a small store that caters to surfers in this action thriller. When his best friend is murdered, Sam takes on the mobsters to avenge the death. With the help of a beautiful blonde, Sam uncovers a sex scandal involving a high-ranking government official. Also implicated are a sadistic soldier of fortune and a corrupt cop who tries to impede the investigation.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Mar 18, 1986
Languages
English
Director
Frank Shields
Production
Vestron Video
Vestron Video
Frontier Films
Frontier Films
The Producers' Circle
The Producers' Circle
Production Countries
Australia

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Gary Day

Gary Day

Sam

Małgorzata Dobrowolska

Małgorzata Dobrowolska

Gina

Rod Mullinar

Rod Mullinar

Hagan

Tony Barry

Tony Barry

Calhoun

Gerard MacGuire

Jack

Kris McQuade

Kris McQuade

Trish

Stephen Leeder

Stephen Leeder

Slaney

Sueyan Cox

Casino Barmaid

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