4.7
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About
Sam Barlow is a Vietnam veteran who runs a small store that caters to surfers in this action thriller. When his best friend is murdered, Sam takes on the mobsters to avenge the death. With the help of a beautiful blonde, Sam uncovers a sex scandal involving a high-ranking government official. Also implicated are a sadistic soldier of fortune and a corrupt cop who tries to impede the investigation.
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Is The Surfer worth watching?
61
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Surfer?
1 h 30 min
The Surfer runs 1 h 30 min.
What language is The Surfer in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in Australia.
What tropes does The Surfer use?
Bait-and-SwitchThe Worf EffectNo Name GivenSerious BusinessForeshadowingTestosterone PoisoningChekhov's GunLimited WardrobeWorld of JerkassBottle EpisodeGaslightingSecret Test of Characterand 11 more
TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Surfer, including Bait-and-Switch, The Worf Effect, No Name Given.