Bustin' Down the Door movie poster

Bustin' Down the Door

"In 1975 a group of young surfers revolutionized their sport. This is their untold story."

July 25, 2008 1h 36m 6.0/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Bustin' Down the Door is a documentary film. directed by Jeremy Gosch.

Starring Edward Norton, Clyde Aikau, and Ben Aipa

Synopsis

During the winter of 1975 in Hawaii, surfing was shaken to its core. A group of young surfers from Australia and South Africa sacrificed everything and put it all on the line to create a sport, a culture, and an industry that is today worth billions of dollars and has captured the imagination of the world. With a radical new approach and a brash colonial attitude, these surfers crashed headlong into a culture that was not ready for revolution. Surfing was never to be the same again.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 25, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (3 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Fresh & Smoked

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bustin' Down the Door about?

During the winter of 1975 in Hawaii, surfing was shaken to its core. A group of young surfers from Australia and South Africa sacrificed everything and put it all on the line to create a sport, a c...

Who directed Bustin' Down the Door?

Bustin' Down the Door was directed by Jeremy Gosch.

How long is Bustin' Down the Door?

Bustin' Down the Door has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Bustin' Down the Door released?

Bustin' Down the Door was released on July 25, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bustin' Down the Door?

The main cast of Bustin' Down the Door includes Edward Norton, Clyde Aikau, Ben Aipa, Bernie Baker, Dick Baker.