The Surfer
The Surfer (also known as Death Wave) is a 1986 Australian film directed by Frank Shields and starring Gary Day and Gosia Dobrowolska.[1]
| The Surfer | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Frank Shields |
| Written by | David Marsh |
| Based on | story by Frank Shields |
| Starring | Gary Day Gosia Dobrowolska |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1 million |
Plot
The screenplay concerns a beach bum whose best friend is murdered and who becomes involved in a cross country chase.
Cast
- Gary Day as Sam Barlow
- Gosia Dobrowolska as Gina
- Rod Mullinar as Hagan
- Tony Barry as Calhoun
- Kris McQuade as Trish
- Gerard Maguire
Reception
The film was invited to screen at the Directors Fortnight segment of the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.[2][3]
References
- "The Sydney Morning Herald - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990 p236-238
- "FROM-THE CUTTING-ROOM FLOOR". Filmnews. Vol. 18, no. 2. New South Wales, Australia. 1 March 1988. p. 4. Retrieved 18 May 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
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