
A Matter of Style
Synopsis
An epic tale of the last of the long lost soul masters, charging it with the grace and style that made them legends. Rubberman Larry Bertlemann is at his peak. Nineteen year old Shaun Tomson controlling Off the Wall, Backdoor, and radical backside at Pipe, and monster New Zealand in the swell of 1974. Terry Fitzgerald sets V-Land on fire. Gerry Lopez and Rory Russel are annointed King and Prince of Pipeline, while the Aussies, bronzed and otherwise, dare assault their rule. Plus classic Malibu, Trestles, Baja, Blacks, and Honalua.
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May 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Soderberg
- Original Title
- A Matter of Style
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Soderberg
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Soderberg
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Matter of Style
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Matter of Style about?
An epic tale of the last of the long lost soul masters, charging it with the grace and style that made them legends. Rubberman Larry Bertlemann is at his peak. Nineteen year old Shaun Tomson controlling Off the Wall, Backdoor, and radical backside at Pipe, and monster New Zealand in the swell of 1974. Terry Fitzgerald sets V-Land on fire. Gerry Lopez and Rory Russel are annointed King and Prince of Pipeline, while the Aussies, bronzed and otherwise, dare assault their rule. Plus classic Malibu, Trestles, Baja, Blacks, and Honalua.
Who directed A Matter of Style?
A Matter of Style was directed by Steve Soderberg.
Who stars in A Matter of Style?
The principal cast of A Matter of Style includes Gerry Lopez, Shaun Tomson, Michael Peterson, Rory Russell, David Nuuhiwa.
When was A Matter of Style released and how long is it?
A Matter of Style was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
