The Endless Summer
“The Search for the Perfect Wave!”
Synopsis
Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1984
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Brown
- Original Score
- Gaston Georis, John Blakeley, Walter Georis
- Original Title
- The Endless Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Bruce Brown Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Brown
Bruce Brown
Gaston Georis, John Blakeley, Walter Georis
Bruce Brown
Bruce Brown
Bruce Brown, Robert Bagley
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Brown
Director
Bruce Brown
Producer
Gaston Georis
Original Music Composer
Robert Bagley
Producer
John Blakeley
Original Music Composer
Walter Georis
Original Music Composer
Bruce Brown
Director of Photography
Bruce Brown
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Endless Summer
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What is The Endless Summer about?
Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.
Who directed The Endless Summer?
The Endless Summer was directed by Bruce Brown.
Who stars in The Endless Summer?
The principal cast of The Endless Summer includes Michael Hynson, Robert August, Lord James Blears, Bruce Brown, Chip Fitzwater.
When was The Endless Summer released and how long is it?
The Endless Summer was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Endless Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Endless Summer was composed by Gaston Georis, John Blakeley, Walter Georis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Endless Summer?
The Endless Summer holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).