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The Surfer

19861h 30mFrank Shields

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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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What is The Surfer (1986) 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…

Who stars in The Surfer?

The Surfer stars Gary Day (Sam), Małgorzata Dobrowolska (Gina), Rod Mullinar (Hagan), Tony Barry (Calhoun), Gerard MacGuire (Jack). The film was directed by Frank Shields.

How long is The Surfer?

The Surfer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986.

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