The Endless Summer (1966) (Director's Cut, Special Edition, 2 DVDs)

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The definitive surf movie, Bruce Brown s iconic documentary follows two young American surfers, Robert August and Mike Hynson, as they search the globe for the perfect wave . Stunningly photographed, their unique quest takes them from California to Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti and Hawaii with little more than surfboards and wax as luggage.

Capturing the passion, the thrill and the unfettered joy of living the dream , the film was an immediate cult hit on release and continues to inspire all those searching for their own Endless Summer .

They call it The Endless Summer, the ultimate surfing adventure crossing the globe in search of the perfect wave. From the uncharted waters of West Africa down to Cape St. Francis, South Africa, to the shark-filled seas of Australia, to the tropical paradise of Tahiti and beyond, two California surfers, Robert August and Mike Hynson, accomplish in a few months what most people never get to do in a lifetime . . . they live their dream.

Director Bruce Brown created a film so powerful it has become a timeless masterpiece that continues to capture the imagination of every new generation. When it first played in theaters, audiences lined up to see it again and again, spellbound by its thrilling excitement and awesome photography. But in fact, what`s most compelling about the film is the surfing itself and once you`ve seen it, your search may never end.