Lords of Dogtown
Stacy Peralta wrote the screenplay for this filmisation of his 2001 documentary 'Dogtown and Z-Boys'. Recalling the story of pioneer skaters Tony Alva (Victor Rasuk), Jay Adams (Emile Hirsch) and Peralta himself (John Robinson) as they hang out in the Venice, California skater community of Dogtown in the 1970s. Features outstanding skate action and a scene-stealing Heath Ledger as the manky surf shop owner who supports their radical ideas.
Year: 2005
Genre: Drama, True Stories, Cult Films / After Dark, Counterculture, Sport Films
Country: USA
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Starring: Michael Angarano, Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk, Nikki Reed, John Robinson, Rebecca De Mornay, Heath Ledger, Johnny Knoxville
Duration: 105 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains sexual references.
7.1/10
Location in store: Cult
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