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The Surfer (1986)

1986-03-18 · 1h 30m · EN
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Sam Barlow is a Vietnam veteran who runs a small store that caters to surfers in this action thriller. When his best friend is murdered, Sam takes on the mobsters to avenge the death. With the help of a beautiful blonde, Sam uncovers a sex scandal involving a high-ranking government official. Also implicated are a sadistic soldier of fortune and a corrupt cop who tries to impede the investigation.

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Frank ShieldsDirector

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Gary DayGary DaySamMałgorzata DobrowolskaMałgorzata DobrowolskaGinaRod MullinarRod MullinarHaganTony BarryTony BarryCalhounGerard MacGuireGerard MacGuireJackKris McQuadeKris McQuadeTrishStephen LeederStephen LeederSlaney

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Genre affinityThriller · CrimePacingShortDirector preference340975Actor preference395116 · 392183 · 185383Country preferenceAuDecade preference1980

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What is The Surfer about?

Sam Barlow is a Vietnam veteran who runs a small store that caters to surfers in this action thriller. When his best friend is murdered, Sam takes on the mobsters to avenge the death. With the help of a beautiful blonde, Sam uncovers a sex scandal involving a high-ranking government official. Also implicated are a sadistic soldier of fortune and a corrupt cop who tries to impede the investigation.

How long is The Surfer?

The Surfer has a runtime of 90 minutes.