Under the Boardwalk
“It's the last weekend of summer. They'll be friends. They'll be rivals. They'll be falling in love.”
Synopsis
It is the final weekend of summer and a group of Californian teenagers are looking forward to an upcoming surf contest. Rival gangs the 'Vals' and the 'Lowks' are confident that they will take home the trophy, but things become complicated when Reef Yorpin - leader of the Lawks - discovers his sister Allie has fallen in love with 'Val' surfer Nick after meeting at a beach party.
Top Cast
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Keith Coogan
Andy
Danielle von Zerneck
Allie
Steve Monarque
Reef Yorpin
Roxana Zal
Gitch
Hunter von Leer
Midos
Brian Wimmer
Cage
Stuart Fratkin
Lapps
Brett Marx
Marone
Christopher Rydell
Tripper
Megan Gallivan
Joan
Elizabeth Kaitan
Donna
Greta Blackburn
Mrs. Yorpin
Tracey Walter
Bum
Richard Finefrock
Chris the Christian
Corky Carroll
Ancient #1
Sonny Bono
Ancient #2
Paul Carr
Track
Dick Miller
Official
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$148K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Kiersch
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert King
- Original Score
- David Kitay
- Original Title
- Under the Boardwalk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $148K
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Kiersch
Robert King
David Kitay
Don Burgess
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Kiersch
Director
Don Burgess
Director of Photography
Robert King
Writer
David Kitay
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Boardwalk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Boardwalk about?
It is the final weekend of summer and a group of Californian teenagers are looking forward to an upcoming surf contest. Rival gangs the 'Vals' and the 'Lowks' are confident that they will take home the trophy, but things become complicated when Reef Yorpin - leader of the Lawks - discovers his sister Allie has fallen in love with 'Val' surfer Nick after meeting at a beach party.
Who directed Under the Boardwalk?
Under the Boardwalk was directed by Fritz Kiersch.
Who stars in Under the Boardwalk?
The principal cast of Under the Boardwalk includes Keith Coogan, Danielle von Zerneck, Steve Monarque, Roxana Zal, Hunter von Leer.
When was Under the Boardwalk released and how long is it?
Under the Boardwalk was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Under the Boardwalk make at the box office?
Under the Boardwalk grossed $148K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Boardwalk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Boardwalk was composed by David Kitay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under the Boardwalk?
Under the Boardwalk holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).