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Les dompteurs du Pacifique

Original title: Ride the Wild Surf
  • 1964
  • TV-G
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Barbara Eden, Shelley Fabares, Tab Hunter, Fabian, and Peter Brown in Les dompteurs du Pacifique (1964)
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Fabian and Shelley Fabares are among the '60s stars surfing their way to paradise along the famous beaches on Hawaii's North Shore.Fabian and Shelley Fabares are among the '60s stars surfing their way to paradise along the famous beaches on Hawaii's North Shore.Fabian and Shelley Fabares are among the '60s stars surfing their way to paradise along the famous beaches on Hawaii's North Shore.

  • Directors
    • Don Taylor
    • Phil Karlson
  • Writers
    • Jo Napoleon
    • Art Napoleon
  • Stars
    • Fabian
    • Shelley Fabares
    • Peter Brown
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    833
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Don Taylor
      • Phil Karlson
    • Writers
      • Jo Napoleon
      • Art Napoleon
    • Stars
      • Fabian
      • Shelley Fabares
      • Peter Brown
    • 18User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Fabian
    Fabian
    • Jody Wallis
    Shelley Fabares
    Shelley Fabares
    • Brie Matthews
    Peter Brown
    Peter Brown
    • Chase Colton
    Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden
    • Augie Poole
    Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter
    • Steamer Lane
    Susan Hart
    Susan Hart
    • Lily
    James Mitchum
    James Mitchum
    • Eskimo
    John Anthony Hayes
    John Anthony Hayes
    • Frank Decker
    • (as Anthony Hayes)
    Roger Davis
    Roger Davis
    • Charlie
    Catherine McLeod
    Catherine McLeod
    • Mrs. Kilua
    Murray Rose
    Murray Rose
    • Swag
    Robert Kenneally
    • Russ Fulton
    David Cadiente
    • Ally Maloha
    Mark LeBuse
    • Phil
    • (as Alan LeBuse)
    Paul Tremaine
    • Vic
    John Kennell
    • TV Commentator
    Yankee Chang
    • Mr. Chin
    • (as Yanqui Chang)
    Roy Crump
    • Roy Crump - Surfer
    • Directors
      • Don Taylor
      • Phil Karlson
    • Writers
      • Jo Napoleon
      • Art Napoleon
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    6ptb-8

    Fabian the Italian Surfer

    Am I to believe this film was written by someone called Josephine Napoleon? (Check the credits!). Then shouldn't it be set in Noumea not Hawaii? Oh ha-ha. In late 1964 my local cinema, The Empire Theatre ran this double feature...and I ask you to imagine the behavior among the teens present: RIDE THE WILD SURF + AND GOD CREATED WOMAN. Nothing like some French Art-house Brigitte Bardot to wet the, er, appetites of the surf crowd. Now on DVD RIDE THE WILD SURF plays well for a 40 year old surf film that tries to offer good surfing footage among the drama. I was pleasantly surprised at the well matched stunt footage to the cast (stunt surfers who actually looked like the actor..and wearing identical togs) but, oh dear, that back projection in the actors surfing scenes on the water..... (waving their arms about whilst swaying etc) ...still it all makes now-days for quaint fun. In Oz cinema audiences roar with laughter at scenes of American surfers sitting on their boards, arguing in dead flat water.. then some dude yells "Wave" and out of nowhere comes a gigantic set of pipeline breakers shot in some other country. This happens in this film and later in Big Wednesday from 1978. In fact these two films are very much alike with their three surf buddies storyline, the "Bear" guru board shaper guy (here called "Phil") and last reel big wave accidents and dramas. The opening of RIDE THE WILD SURF is a lame affair with dull tinny music over 16mm outtakes and TV style titling, but after a few minutes the film swings into gear and allows the three love interest gals to pick up the credibility in the acting stakes. Fabian is in believable shape for an Italian surfer (!) and each of the girls are 60s cute and rom-an-tic. Hawaiian locations are good and the usual Elvis movie family dramas are roped in for another try. See Robert Mitchum's son Jim play someone called Eskimo who wears bee stripe board shorts! (He's the taciturn bad dude)....
    Poseidon-3

    Different from the Frankie and Annette shenanigans

    The opening scenes of this beach & surf film seem like the prototype for early 1980's gay porn! Three cute guys looking at the ocean while cheap music plays and then deciding to get in the car together to change into their swimsuits. Only this movie steers clear of any sordidness and the guys actually get out of the car and catch a wave! Where was Jerry's "Springer-Break" when ya needed it?! Everything is swell as the three pieces of meat (Porterhouse Hunter with his seasoned body, Sirloin Strip Brown with his lean, low-fat cut and Ribeye Fabian with his adorable baby fat cheeks--both sets!) paddle out to the ocean amidst a bevy of tan surfer boys. Unfortunately, it isn't long before some pesky girls enter the picture and spoil all the fun. The film's main goal (aside from attempting to add a little seriousness and reality to the beach movie genre) seems to be to switch everyone from their previously established hair color! Tab's hair is light brown instead of blonde, Fabares' is platinum blonde instead of brown (she is half-Scandinavian in the flick so she has to be an almost albino blonde?!), Eden ("Jeannie" for cryin' out loud) is a dark auburn and Brown lightens his natural brown hair and winds up with a shocking. brassy, golden-yellow 'do. Bizarre! (It has since been revealed by Hunter that the guys' hair was changed to match their stunt doubles' hues.) Surprisingly, the surfing footage is pretty decent--especially for it's time. The horror is that interspersed with some great footage featuring stunt doubles, there are rear-projection shots of the leads standing in a studio with water splashed on them as they're teetering back and forth!! Sometimes they actually carry on conversations while "riding" the wild surf! Hilarious! It is interesting to note that the trio of surfer dudes are presented as peers of college age. In truth, one was 21, but the other two were 29 and 33 (!) years old! But they all look pretty darn cute in their suits and with their now-politically incorrect tans. Fabares unexpectedly resembles Sandra Dee very much with her new hair and even sounds like her several times. Look for her first scene in which her headlights are on......HIGH BEAMS! Also on board is Robert Mitchum's son Jim who resembles his father so much it almost seems like Bob popped in for a cameo! It's a pleasant, occasionally interesting, always attractive film which depicts a time that is gone forever. Check it out!
    10RNMorton

    Loads of fun

    Surfing's answer to Red Line 7000. Fabian looks to outlast his buddies at the annual Waimea Bay surfing blowout on the North Shore of Oahu. A great period piece filmed at the same time as the Beach Blanket movies, but with less comedy and romance and more emphasis on competition. As already noted by reviewers, lots of great surfing shots mixed with laughable (almost campy) shots of the stars in lifeless waters. Still, stars take it seriously. Loads of fun if you like this sort of thing.
    6bkoganbing

    Love And Waves

    Ride The Wild Surf once again proves my notion that it is impossible to make a bad film in and about Hawaii the place is that beautiful. The story is not Academy Award stuff, but it's an easy to take story of three surfers who come to Hawaii to challenge what the film says are the best and most dangerous waves in the world.

    The three guys are Fabian, Tab Hunter, and Peter Brown and in addition to waves the guys also find love on the island. Fabian is a young hotshot who rubs the rest the wrong way and they love seeing him wipe out in the first tests. His attitude also is a big impediment with a romance between him and Shelley Fabares.

    Tab Hunter falls in love with Hawaii and Susan Hart and just wants to stay. But Sue's mom has a grudge against surfer bums, she married one who up and left her. She's not about to let that happen to her little girl.

    And kookie Barbara Eden thinks that Peter Brown is a big old square and a poser. That's not going to get him anywhere and to prove her wrong he does some dangerous and foolhardy things. All these guys are looking to knock off champion surfer Jim Mitchum.

    Also in the cast is Australian Olympic swimmer Murray Rose who would probably say that the waves on Bondi in his native country are more dangerous than anything Hawaii has to offer.

    The title song sung by Jan & Dean will stick with you for some time after you watch Ride The Wild Surf. I think if you like beautiful people in bathing suits you'll enjoy this film.
    mikej-4

    Big Wiamea Requires Paddling Ability

    These guys really need to learn to paddle their boards correctly. They really look lame "out there" when they are paddling into the lineup. Occasionally, you will see the real surfers in the stock footage who are knee paddling their Wiamea guns unlike the actors who look more like midwestern tourists learning to surf at Waikiki. Tab Hunter is, as always, awesome in a romantic lead role; he's just so natural with the opposite sex. Why didn't her mother just come out and say it: I don't want you having a gay boyfriend; it will cause you nothing but grief! The camp value of Tab Hunter resucitates this rag doll of a film after a trip over the falls at Wiamea. There is also stock footage of real surfers like Greg Noll (Eskimo's double) and Mickey Dora (Jody Wallis' double). Believe me, they didn't handle themselves like the actors did when out in 25 foot plus Wiamea.

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    • Trivia
      Tab Hunter darkened his hair and Peter Brown lightened his in order to better match the athletes who did the actual surfing for them.
    • Goofs
      When Jody Wallis (Fabian) takes refuge from a rain storm in a closed hut, outside in the rain his short is soaked, but when he comes through the door inside his short is mostly dry with a few water spots on it.
    • Quotes

      Jody Wallis: Brie sounds - clean and free. It fits you.

      Brie Matthews: You're a funny boy. One minute you're shooting harpoons at someone and the next, you're very nice.

      Jody Wallis: Mixed-up generation, that's me.

    • Crazy credits
      Use of Kawela Bay and Kahuku for photography through the courtesy of The Estate of James Campbell.
    • Connections
      Featured in Riding Giants (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Ride the Wild Surf
      by Jan Berry, Brian Wilson and Roger Christian

      Sung by Jan & Dean (as Jan and Dean)

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    • Release date
      • August 5, 1964 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ride the Wild Surf
    • Filming locations
      • Kawela Bay, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA
    • Production company
      • Jana Productions
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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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