Lords of Dogtown (2005)
Directed by
Catherine Hardwicke
Writing credits (WGA)
Stacy Peralta (written by)
Genre: Action / Drama (more)
Tagline: They came from nothing to change everything. (more)
Plot Outline: The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970's. (more) (view trailer)
User Comments: I was pleasantly surprised.. (more)
User Rating: awaiting 5 votes.
Cast overview, first billed only:
John Robinson .... Stacy
Emile Hirsch .... Jay
Rebecca De Mornay .... Philaine
William Mapother .... Donnie
Julio Oscar Mechoso .... Mr. Alva
Victor Rasuk .... Tony
Nikki Reed .... Kathy Alva
Heath Ledger .... Skip
Vincent Laresca .... Chino
Brian Zarate .... Montoya
Pablo Schreiber .... Stecyk
Elden Henson .... Billy Z
Michael Angarano .... Sid
Mitch Hedberg .... Urethane Wheels Guy
Benjamin Nurick .... Browser
(more)
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for drug and alcohol content, sexuality, violence, language and reckless behavior - all involving teens.
Runtime: 107 min
Country: USA / Germany
Language: English
Color: Color
Sound Mix: DTS / Dolby Digital / SDDS
Certification: UK:12A / USA:PG-13
Trivia: Brian Vaughan was considered for the role of Sid. (more)
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User Comments:
23 out of 33 people found the following comment useful:-
I was pleasantly surprised.., 18 May 2005
Author: strangerreply from United States
Having been dragged to this movie preview by my 9 year old skateboarding son, my expectations were low. This film was well done, and did not require a dramatic denouement. The biggest surprise was Heath Ledger, who casts off his pretty boy image and chews up the scenery. My 16 year old daughter is going to love it because of the boys, the board-boys will love it because it chronicles the history of the sport, and parents like me will be swept away by the soundtrack alone. I hope this film gets the attention it deserves. My husband had seen the trailer and warned me that I was in for snooze, but I was actually quite engaged the entire time. I am currently putting together a program in Seattle that will pair teen skaters with beginners in exchange for community service hours. Hopefully this film will reinvigorate the sport and draw more attention to the need for decent skate parks in the area.
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Directed by
Catherine Hardwicke
Writing credits (WGA)
Stacy Peralta (written by)
Genre: Action / Drama (more)
Tagline: They came from nothing to change everything. (more)
Plot Outline: The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970's. (more) (view trailer)
User Comments: I was pleasantly surprised.. (more)
User Rating: awaiting 5 votes.
Cast overview, first billed only:
John Robinson .... Stacy
Emile Hirsch .... Jay
Rebecca De Mornay .... Philaine
William Mapother .... Donnie
Julio Oscar Mechoso .... Mr. Alva
Victor Rasuk .... Tony
Nikki Reed .... Kathy Alva
Heath Ledger .... Skip
Vincent Laresca .... Chino
Brian Zarate .... Montoya
Pablo Schreiber .... Stecyk
Elden Henson .... Billy Z
Michael Angarano .... Sid
Mitch Hedberg .... Urethane Wheels Guy
Benjamin Nurick .... Browser
(more)
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for drug and alcohol content, sexuality, violence, language and reckless behavior - all involving teens.
Runtime: 107 min
Country: USA / Germany
Language: English
Color: Color
Sound Mix: DTS / Dolby Digital / SDDS
Certification: UK:12A / USA:PG-13
Trivia: Brian Vaughan was considered for the role of Sid. (more)
LORDS OF...
Memorabilia
Books | All Products
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User Comments:
23 out of 33 people found the following comment useful:-
I was pleasantly surprised.., 18 May 2005
Author: strangerreply from United States
Having been dragged to this movie preview by my 9 year old skateboarding son, my expectations were low. This film was well done, and did not require a dramatic denouement. The biggest surprise was Heath Ledger, who casts off his pretty boy image and chews up the scenery. My 16 year old daughter is going to love it because of the boys, the board-boys will love it because it chronicles the history of the sport, and parents like me will be swept away by the soundtrack alone. I hope this film gets the attention it deserves. My husband had seen the trailer and warned me that I was in for snooze, but I was actually quite engaged the entire time. I am currently putting together a program in Seattle that will pair teen skaters with beginners in exchange for community service hours. Hopefully this film will reinvigorate the sport and draw more attention to the need for decent skate parks in the area.
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