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They call it The Endless Summer, the ultimate surfing adventure, crossing the globe in search of the perfect wave. From the uncharted waters of West Africa, to the shark-filled seas of Australia, to the tropical paradise of Tahiti and beyond, two California surfers, Robert August and Mike Hynson, accomplish in a few months what most people never get to do in a lifetimethey live their dream.
Director Bruce Brown created a film so powerful it has become a timeless masterpiece that continues to capture the imagination of every new generation. When it first played in theaters, audiences lined up to see it again and again, spellbound by its thrilling excitement and awesome photography. But in fact, what's most compelling about the film is the surfing itself and once you've seen it
your search may never end.
Original Release
02/18/1966
US Release
06/15/1966
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael Hynson | Principal surfer / Himself |
| Robert August | Principal surfer / Himself |
| Lord James Blears | Himself / Self |
| Bruce Brown | Narrator |
| Terence Bullen | South African guide |
| Lance Carson | Self |
| Roy Crump | North Shore Surfer |
| Chip Fitzwater | Self - Bodysurfer at the Wedge with 'rigor mortis of the stomach.' / Himself |
| Chuck Gardner | Self - Bellyboarder at the Wedge throwing board over wave / Himself |
| Fred Hemmings | Self |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael Hynson | Principal surfer / Himself |
| Robert August | Principal surfer / Himself |
| Lord James Blears | Himself / Self |
| Bruce Brown | Narrator |
| Terence Bullen | South African guide |
| Lance Carson | Self |
| Roy Crump | North Shore Surfer |
| Chip Fitzwater | Self - Bodysurfer at the Wedge with 'rigor mortis of the stomach.' / Himself |
| Chuck Gardner | Self - Bellyboarder at the Wedge throwing board over wave / Himself |
| Fred Hemmings | Self |
| Wayne Miyata | Himself / Self |
| Steven R. Davis | Self |
| Mickey Dora | Self |
| Phil Edwards | Self |
| Greg Noll | Self |
| Dave Thynell | Self - Charlie |
| Butch Van Artsdalen | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Bruce Brown | Producer |
| Robert Bagley | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
The Endless Summer: Director's Special Edition
