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3.9 / 10(129 votes)IMDbR19871h 21mUnited States of America

Surf Nazis Must Die

“The Beaches Have Become Battlefields... The Waves Are A War Zone!”

Synopsis

When a Black oil well worker is killed by a band of California neo-Nazis, his gun-wielding grandmother busts out of her retirement home to avenge him.

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Surf Nazis Must Die ≣ 1987 ≣ Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 3, 1987

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

January 1, 2025

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 20, 1996

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$20K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Peter George
Screenplay & Story
Jon Ayres
Original Score
Jon McCallum
Original Title
Surf Nazis Must Die
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 21m
Production Budget
$20K
Production Studios
Troma Entertainment, The Institute

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter George

Screenplay & Story

Jon Ayres, Peter George

Original Score & Music

Jon McCallum

Director of Photography

Rolf Kestermann, Albert Benson, Roxanne di Santo

Film Editing

Craig A. Colton

Producers

Peter George, Robert Tinnell, Lloyd Kaufman

Department Leadership Roster

Jon Ayres

Screenplay

Peter George

Director

Craig A. Colton

Editor

Rolf Kestermann

Director of Photography

Jon McCallum

Original Music Composer

Robert Tinnell

Robert Tinnell

Producer

Byrnadette DiSanto

Costume Design

Frank Disanto

Stunt Coordinator

Lloyd Kaufman

Lloyd Kaufman

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)R 18+
United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Surf Nazis Must Die

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Surf Nazis Must Die about?

When a Black oil well worker is killed by a band of California neo-Nazis, his gun-wielding grandmother busts out of her retirement home to avenge him.

Who directed Surf Nazis Must Die?

Surf Nazis Must Die was directed by Peter George.

Who stars in Surf Nazis Must Die?

The principal cast of Surf Nazis Must Die includes Gail Neely, Robert Harden, Barry Brenner, Dawn Wildsmith, Michael Sonye.

When was Surf Nazis Must Die released and how long is it?

Surf Nazis Must Die was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.

Who composed the musical score for Surf Nazis Must Die?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Surf Nazis Must Die was composed by Jon McCallum.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Surf Nazis Must Die?

Surf Nazis Must Die holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).