Skateboard Kings
Synopsis
If you’re young, male and you live in the city, how do you prove yourself in the most materially comfortable country on earth? How do you show courage, daring, skill, strength? How do you prove you’re a man? If you’re a Masai Tribesman in Africa you kill a lion. If you’re an Aborigine boy, you go on walkabout, if you live in Dogtown, Los Angeles you ride a skateboard.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horace Ové
- Original Title
- Skateboard Kings
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horace Ové
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skateboard Kings
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What is Skateboard Kings about?
If you’re young, male and you live in the city, how do you prove yourself in the most materially comfortable country on earth? How do you show courage, daring, skill, strength? How do you prove you’re a man? If you’re a Masai Tribesman in Africa you kill a lion. If you’re an Aborigine boy, you go on walkabout, if you live in Dogtown, Los Angeles you ride a skateboard.
Who directed Skateboard Kings?
Skateboard Kings was directed by Horace Ové.
Who stars in Skateboard Kings?
The principal cast of Skateboard Kings includes Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva, Jerry Valdez, Ray Flores.
When was Skateboard Kings released and how long is it?
Skateboard Kings was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 52m.