Riding 79
Synopsis
A coming of age story about a 16-year-old boy who finds himself searching for escape in the island of Puerto Rico after his mother leaves him and his sister with his grandparents in a surf town. His fascination with a hula hoop model leads him to steal his grandfather’s car to meet the object of his affection in person.
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Riding 79 US trailer- 2016 release Little Studio Films
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-28
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karola Hawk
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriel Coss, Michael Meade, Karola Hawk, Jessica Dart
- Original Title
- Riding 79
- Country of Origin
- Puerto Rico
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Little Studio Films, Puerto Rico Film Corporation, Baloon Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karola Hawk
Gabriel Coss, Michael Meade, Karola Hawk, Jessica Dart
Santiago 'Chago' Benet
Gabriel Coss
Department Leadership Roster
Karola Hawk
Director
Luis Raúl Alcocer
Stunt Coordinator
Gabriel Coss
Editor
Michael Meade
Writer
Karola Hawk
Writer
Jessica Dart
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riding 79
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What is Riding 79 about?
A coming of age story about a 16-year-old boy who finds himself searching for escape in the island of Puerto Rico after his mother leaves him and his sister with his grandparents in a surf town. His fascination with a hula hoop model leads him to steal his grandfather’s car to meet the object of his affection in person.
Who directed Riding 79?
Riding 79 was directed by Karola Hawk.
Who stars in Riding 79?
The principal cast of Riding 79 includes Lorenzo James Henrie, Madalyn Horcher, Tristan Jarred, Nikki Hahn, Elena Lev.
When was Riding 79 released and how long is it?
Riding 79 was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.