Ride the Wild Surf
“Who will be crowned King of the Surf?”
Synopsis
A group of friends go to Hawaii during the height of surfing season, to compete with other surf bums and find girlfriends along the way.
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Tab Hunter "Ride the Wild Surf" (1964) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-15
Top Cast
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Fabian
Jody Wallis
Shelley Fabares
Brie Matthews
Peter Brown
Chase Colton
Barbara Eden
Augie (Augusta) Poole
Tab Hunter
Steamer Lane
Susan Hart
Lily Kilua
James Mitchum
Eskimo
John Anthony Hayes
Frank Decker
Roger Davis
Charlie
Catherine McLeod
Mrs. Kilua
Murray Rose
Swag
Robert Kenneally
Russ Fulton
David Cadiente
Ally Maloha
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Art Napoleon, Jo Napoleon
- Original Score
- Stu Phillips
- Original Title
- Ride the Wild Surf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Taylor
Art Napoleon, Jo Napoleon
Stu Phillips
Joseph F. Biroc
Eda Warren, Howard A. Smith
Jo Napoleon, Art Napoleon
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Napoleon
Producer
Don Taylor
Director
Art Napoleon
Writer
Art Napoleon
Producer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Eda Warren
Editor
Stu Phillips
Original Music Composer
Howard A. Smith
Editor
Jo Napoleon
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ride the Wild Surf
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ride the Wild Surf about?
A group of friends go to Hawaii during the height of surfing season, to compete with other surf bums and find girlfriends along the way.
Who directed Ride the Wild Surf?
Ride the Wild Surf was directed by Don Taylor.
Who stars in Ride the Wild Surf?
The principal cast of Ride the Wild Surf includes Fabian, Shelley Fabares, Peter Brown, Barbara Eden, Tab Hunter.
When was Ride the Wild Surf released and how long is it?
Ride the Wild Surf was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Ride the Wild Surf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ride the Wild Surf was composed by Stu Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ride the Wild Surf?
Ride the Wild Surf holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).