The Skateboard Kid
“Why take the road when you can fly?”
Synopsis
No one could be more bored than Zack, the new kid in town with no friends in sight. When a gang of hip, skateboarding thrashers start cruising his neighborhood, Zack hopes his luck will change. But they want nothing to do with him. Then Zack makes the discovery of his life: a talking wisecracking, magical skateboard. And suddenly, skateboarding rises to entirely new heights.
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THE SKATEBOARD KID (1993) Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Swerdlove
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Swerdlove, Gary Stuart Kaplan
- Original Score
- Adam Gorgoni
- Original Title
- The Skateboard Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Concorde-New Horizons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Swerdlove
Larry Swerdlove, Gary Stuart Kaplan
Adam Gorgoni
Don E. FauntLeRoy, Christian Sebaldt, Michael G. Wojciechowski
Patrick Rand
Roger Corman, Mike Elliott, Minard Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Rand
Editor
Don E. FauntLeRoy
Director of Photography
Kristin M. Burke
Costume Design
Amy Ancona
Production Design
Larry Swerdlove
Director
Larry Swerdlove
Writer
Gary Stuart Kaplan
Writer
Minard Hamilton
Producer
Patrick J. Statham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skateboard Kid
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What is The Skateboard Kid about?
No one could be more bored than Zack, the new kid in town with no friends in sight. When a gang of hip, skateboarding thrashers start cruising his neighborhood, Zack hopes his luck will change. But they want nothing to do with him. Then Zack makes the discovery of his life: a talking wisecracking, magical skateboard. And suddenly, skateboarding rises to entirely new heights.
Who directed The Skateboard Kid?
The Skateboard Kid was directed by Larry Swerdlove.
Who stars in The Skateboard Kid?
The principal cast of The Skateboard Kid includes Trevor Lissauer, Dom DeLuise, Timothy Busfield, Bess Armstrong, Cliff DeYoung.
When was The Skateboard Kid released and how long is it?
The Skateboard Kid was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Skateboard Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Skateboard Kid was composed by Adam Gorgoni.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Skateboard Kid?
The Skateboard Kid holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).