NORTH SHORE at HOLLYWOOD TEEN MOVIES

TITLE : North Shore
YEAR OF RELEASE : 1987
CLASSIFICATION : M
DIRECTOR : William Phelps
STARRING : Matt Adler, Gregory Harrison, Nia Peeples, John Philbin, Gerry Lopez, Laird Hamilton, Robbie Page, Mark Occhilupo, John Paragon, Rocky Kauanoe, Lokelani Lau, Cristina Raines, Tiffany Pestana, Corky Carroll.
TAGLINES :
* 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.
* The Peak... The Dream... The Ultimate Test.

The adventure of a lifetime begins. Featuring breathtaking surfing action and some of the most dangerous waves on Earth, North Shore is an adrenaline-powered look into the high-performance sport of big wave surfing. , , , Rick Kane (Matt Adler) is a teenage surf champion from Arizona who dreams of conquering the legendary waves off Oahu’s North Shore. When he finally makes it to Hawaii, he learns the harsh reality of life on the beach: the waves are tough and the locals are even tougher. But with help from a surfing guru (Gregory Harrison) and the love and support of a local girl (Nia Peeples), Rick conquers his fears, gains the respect of his adversaries, and discovers the real secret to mastering the powerful waves of this island paradise. , , , North Shore captures the essence of surfing life and the harmony that can exist between a surfer and the massive ocean waves. Also featuring appearances by wave legends Gerry Lopez and Laird Hamilton and World Champions Shaun Tomson, Derek Ho and Mark Occhilupo.

North Shore(1987) VHS
A teenager from Arizona dreams of the Hawaiian surf and the thrill of riding the big waves and sets out in search of his goal, in this rousing drama that features breathtaking surfing footage. Matt Adler, Nia Peeples, Gregory Harrison star. 96 min.
North Shore [DVD](1987) DVD
A teenager from Arizona dreams of the Hawaiian surf and the thrill of riding the big waves and sets out in search of his goal, in this rousing drama that features breathtaking surfing footage. Matt Adler, Nia Peeples, Gregory Harrison star. 96 min.Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; audio commentary; interviews; deleted scenes; alternate ending; theatrical trailer.

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