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IMDb19761h 22m

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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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Steve Soderberg

Department Leadership Roster

Steve Soderberg

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Matter of Style.

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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.