Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsNorth Shore (1987) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Randal Kleiser (story)
Tim McCanlies (screenplay)
more
Release Date:
14 August 1987 (USA) more
Tagline:
On a small stretch of coastline as powerful as a man's will, Rick Kane came to surf the big waves. He found a woman who would show him how to survive, and a challenge unlike any other. more
Plot:
Before entering art school next autumn, Rick sets out to spend the summer surfing at Hawaii. He knows nothing about the local habits... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
I've seen it eight times, a true surfer classic, true! more (34 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Matt Adler | ... | Rick Kane |
| Gregory Harrison | ... | Chandler |
 | Nia Peeples | ... | Kiani |
| John Philbin | ... | Turtle |
| Gerry Lopez | ... | Vince |
| Laird John Hamilton | ... | Lance Burkhart (as Laird Hamilton) |
| Robbie Page | ... | Alex Rogers |
| Mark Occhilupo | ... | Occy |
| John Paragon | ... | Professor |
| Rocky Kauanoe | ... | Rocky |
| Lokelani Lau | ... | Anela |
| Cristina Raines | ... | Rick's Mother |
| Tiffany Pestana | ... | Chandler's Daughter |
| Corky Carroll | ... | Himself |
| Joe Teipel | ... | Pipeline Announcer |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
96 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Before John Philbin could land the role of Turtle he had to convince the producers he could pull it off. So he flew to Hawaii for a few months prior to principal photography to get in shape, learn to surf, and perfect the local accent so his pidgin would sound convincing. He got so into surfing that to this day he still surfs and helps operate a surfing school. more
Goofs:
Continuity: On the very first wave that Rick surfs on the north shore he's on a short board. By the time he gets to the end of the wave he's cheering while standing on a long board. more
Quotes:
Rick:
So this is where you work Turtle?
Turtle:
Only when da surf's bad, Barney. Cause' when da surf's good, nobody works!
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Blue Crush (2002) more
Soundtrack:
Listening more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (34 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for North Shore (1987) moreRecommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Blue Crush | Surf's Up | Lords of Dogtown | The Notebook | The Endless Summer |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Action section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
My kid bro and me have watched it many times, and we love the dialogue and the surfer speak, and the lingo Turtle speaks. We spent two winters in Haliewa and know that it is a true -- if occassionally exagerrated -- mirror of the life there. And I've never ever seen better rides on film. "Occy" and Jerry Lopez are always great, and Laird Hamilton -- what a hunk!