JM Vincent, WIlliam Katt, and Gary Busey are three surfer dudes, back in the 1960s. period piece. Free wheeling, looking for the next perfect wave. so symbolic. ride that wave as long as you can. Matt, Jack, and Leroy are enjoying the good California life on the beach, until life will inevitably bust into their lives, and change everything. Some similarities to American Graffiti, which had come out five years earlier. teens prepare for what's coming next in life. lots of drinking, fighting, violence. some fun bit parts in here, if you check the cast list. Barbara Hale (Katt's mom). Charlene Tilton from Dallas.Todd Lookinland is Mike Lookinland's brother (bobby brady). Celia Milius, the "bride", is... the wife of the actual director! Directed by John Milius, who was a surfer himself. was nominated for writing Apocalypse Now. Locations and/or footage from Hawaii, Texas, El Salvador, and numerous California beaches. and some great music from the 1960s. it's pretty good. coming of age film.
