Skateboard Madness
Synopsis
When a reporter too laid-back for his own good is told his last chance to keep his job is to get some good photos for a story on skateboarding, he seeks out a group of four boarders who agree to take him on a skateboarding tour of California. After showing extensive footage of skateboarding moves and tricks, the film then goes on to show some surfing and snowboarding. The film is also bookended by a pair of animated shorts, both about skateboard racing.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Pena
- Original Score
- Delaney Bramlett, John Grigsby
- Original Title
- Skateboard Madness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Hal Jepsen Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Pena
Delaney Bramlett, John Grigsby
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Pena
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skateboard Madness
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What is Skateboard Madness about?
When a reporter too laid-back for his own good is told his last chance to keep his job is to get some good photos for a story on skateboarding, he seeks out a group of four boarders who agree to take him on a skateboarding tour of California. After showing extensive footage of skateboarding moves and tricks, the film then goes on to show some surfing and snowboarding. The film is also bookended by a pair of animated shorts, both about skateboard racing.
Who directed Skateboard Madness?
Skateboard Madness was directed by Julian Pena.
Who stars in Skateboard Madness?
The principal cast of Skateboard Madness includes Huck Andress, Gregg Ayres, Alan Gelfand, Phil Hartman, Stacy Peralta.
When was Skateboard Madness released and how long is it?
Skateboard Madness was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Skateboard Madness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skateboard Madness was composed by Delaney Bramlett, John Grigsby.