Hollywood Don't Surf!
Synopsis
A film that explores the purportedly strained relationship between Hollywood film makers and the surfing community. After an irreverent and wild main title sequence (including the first printed and filmed images of surfing), Hollywood Don't Surf! examines the legendary film Gidget and the subsequent surf exploitation genre that followed, centering on the ambitious film Big Wednesday, a commercial disappointment at the time, and the smattering of surf films that followed as Big Wednesday enjoyed a subsequent rebirth as a cult film on home video.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam George, Greg MacGillivray
- Original Title
- Hollywood Don't Surf!
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam George, Greg MacGillivray
Department Leadership Roster
Sam George
Director
Greg MacGillivray
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hollywood Don't Surf!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hollywood Don't Surf! about?
A film that explores the purportedly strained relationship between Hollywood film makers and the surfing community. After an irreverent and wild main title sequence (including the first printed and filmed images of surfing), Hollywood Don't Surf! examines the legendary film Gidget and the subsequent surf exploitation genre that followed, centering on the ambitious film Big Wednesday, a commercial disappointment at the time, and the smattering of surf films that followed as Big Wednesday enjoyed a subsequent rebirth as a cult film on home video.
Who directed Hollywood Don't Surf!?
Hollywood Don't Surf! was directed by Sam George, Greg MacGillivray.
Who stars in Hollywood Don't Surf!?
The principal cast of Hollywood Don't Surf! includes Not specified.
When was Hollywood Don't Surf! released and how long is it?
Hollywood Don't Surf! was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.