
The Ride
“surfing, hawaii”
Synopsis
When cocky, young surfing champion David Monroe wipes out on a big wave, he slips back in time to 1911 Hawaii. 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.
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November 2, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Kurosawa
- Original Title
- The Ride
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Kurosawa
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Nathan Kurosawa
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What is The Ride about?
When cocky, young surfing champion David Monroe wipes out on a big wave, he slips back in time to 1911 Hawaii. 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.
Who directed The Ride?
The Ride was directed by Nathan Kurosawa.
Who stars in The Ride?
The principal cast of The Ride includes Scot Davis, Sean Kaawa, Mary Paalani, Weldon Kekauoha, Johann Bouit.
When was The Ride released and how long is it?
The Ride was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.



















