The Surfer | |
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Directed by | Frank Shields |
Written by | David Marsh |
Based on | story by Frank Shields |
Starring | Gary Day Gosia Dobrowolska |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Budget | $1 million |
The Surfer (also known as Death Wave) is a 1986 Australian film directed by Frank Shields and starring Gary Day and Gosia Dobrowolska.[1] It was filmed in South-East Queensland.[2]
The screenplay concerns a beach bum whose best friend is murdered and who becomes involved in a cross country chase.
The film was invited to screen at the Directors Fortnight segment of the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.[3][4]