North Shore(1987)

Name: North Shore
Director: William Phelps
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Released: Aug 14, 1987
Cast: Matt Adler, Nia Peeples, Gregory Harrison, John Philbin

Universal Pictures

PG
1h 36m

Release Date: Aug 14, 1987

After learning how to surf by using the local wave tanks, Arizona resident Rick uses his winnings from a recent contest to fly to Hawaii and try to make a living for himself as a professional wave rider.

Release Details

Original Release | Aug 14, 1987 | Moderate

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Box Office Results

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$1,319,290
Total US & Canada:
$3,832,228
Total Worldwide:
$3,832,228

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Director & Top Cast

William Phelps
Director

Matt Adler
Rick

Nia Peeples
Kiani

Gregory Harrison
Chandler

John Philbin
Turtle

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

Before entering art school, Rick Kane sets out to surf the big wave season on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii, after winning a surfing contest in an Arizona wave pool by his home. Once in Hawaii, he immediately finds out that he knows nothing about the local habits, customs, or pecking order which cause him some starting problems. After being robbed by the local surf gang, he has a chance meeting with famous surfboard shaper Chandler, and after figuring out they have an artistic connection, Chandler offers Rick a place to sleep and something to eat. Chandler teaches him how to "read" the big waves and the difference between 'soul surfers' and those who surf for fame and money. He also manages to get the attention of a beautiful young native, which further stirs the pot with the "locals" but in the end gives him the courage and determination to take what he has learned from Chandler and surf the big waves like he had dreamed he could. — Tom Zoerner