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Les Seigneurs de Dogtown

Original title: Lords of Dogtown
  • 2005
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  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Les Seigneurs de Dogtown (2005)
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The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970s.The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970s.The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970s.

  • Director
    • Catherine Hardwicke
  • Writer
    • Stacy Peralta
  • Stars
    • Heath Ledger
    • Emile Hirsch
    • Victor Rasuk
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    60K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,904
    1,109
    • Director
      • Catherine Hardwicke
    • Writer
      • Stacy Peralta
    • Stars
      • Heath Ledger
      • Emile Hirsch
      • Victor Rasuk
    • 222User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations total

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    Heath Ledger
    Heath Ledger
    • Skip
    Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch
    • Jay
    Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk
    • Tony
    Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville
    • Topper Burks
    John Robinson
    John Robinson
    • Stacy
    Rebecca De Mornay
    Rebecca De Mornay
    • Philaine
    William Mapother
    William Mapother
    • Donnie
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    • Mr. Alva
    Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed
    • Kathy Alva
    Vincent Laresca
    Vincent Laresca
    • Chino
    Brian Zarate
    Brian Zarate
    • Montoya
    Pablo Schreiber
    Pablo Schreiber
    • Stecyk
    Elden Henson
    Elden Henson
    • Billy Z
    Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano
    • Sid
    Mitch Hedberg
    Mitch Hedberg
    • Urethane Wheels Guy
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    Benjamin Nurick
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    • Peggy Oki
    Mike Ogas
    • Bob Biniak
    • Director
      • Catherine Hardwicke
    • Writer
      • Stacy Peralta
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    User reviews222

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    8BeLyt

    Good by Ledger

    This was a great movie on friendship in the '70's, and a look at how the sport of skateboarding took off. I'd wanted to see it for awhile, so with Heath Ledger's death, didn't hesitate anymore. I didn't recognize him as the surf shop owner Skip, for the first several scenes. I think he added poignancy to his role, as did others who, in the film, fought their way to who they are. Interesting to know this is based on lives of people still in the skateboarding business, including the man who started off Tony Hawks career. It's good to have work out there yet to see Heath Ledger's talent shine. I'd recommend this movie to people who like to observe people, even if you're neither a skateboarding fan or a Ledger fan.
    10reneweddan

    Enjoy it with an open mind

    I am not a fan of surfing or skateboarding (although learning to surf is on my bucket list), but I decided to watch this film due to some of the names on the cast list such as Emile Hirsch, Heath Ledger, and a small appearance by Jeremy Renner. (Heath Ledger... what talent!)

    The film begins as a surfing movie, then transitions into skateboarding, but the execution is amazing. I hardly watch movies without checking the time left, due to my incessant need to know everything, yet I didn't feel inclined to do so during this film. What that means is that the film has a perfect flow, it will keep you interested throughout the entire film.

    It's a fictionalized film of "The Z-Boys" and how they revolutionized the sport of skateboarding. The film has much to do with skateboarding, but the main scenes are coming-of-age related and it really shows the simplicity of life that we take advantage of. There's many things you can take from this film: from fame, fortune, and success to humbleness, health, and friendship.

    I thought this film would be a somewhat decent, but I was so wrong, it is an inspirational and interesting piece of art. I highly recommend this film if you have an open mind. If you aren't moved by the end, then you aren't human.
    10zephyrforever75

    This film is NOT for everyone

    I will start out by saying that I really do love this movie, but I'm not here to rant and rave about it. This movie is fascinating to me because I do love the skate culture and seeing a movie about characters who started modern skating was, as I said, fascinating. However, I realize that most of the world doesn't think that. With that in mind, I will continue. This movie is not a documentary about skating!!! If you want a documentary then check out Dogtown and Z-Boys directed by a Z-boy himself. It is full of stories about how the Zephyr team came to be and the way life was in Venice Beach at the time. I personally love the documentary as well, but Lords of Dogtown is not meant to be a Hollywood representation of the documentary. If you are looking for that, DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE!!! Lords of Dogtown is meant to be a story about the characters that fills in the gaps the documentary leaves about how these people felt, mainly Jay Adams, Stacy Peralta, and Tony Alva. The camera angles are not straightforward, the cinematography is rough, and its not a cookie cutter film. But that, in my opinion, is why it works so well. A lot of the Z-Boys themselves were on staff for this movie and helped to make it as authentic as it could be while still holding the attention of movie-goers. These guys were very impressed with the way the film was produced and, for the most part, were very pleased with how it represented the time. If you love skate culture then chances are you will fall in love with this movie like I did. Even my parents, who are definitely not into the skate culture or the 70's, still enjoyed this movie and were interested about the documentary afterwards. This movie definitely made me more interested in what skating was all about and I can't get enough about these guys now. I highly recommend this movie as well as Dogtown and Z-Boys.
    8kc1177

    You'll appreciate the movie more if you watch Peralta's documentary Dogtown and Z-boys.

    It was the seventies Sam. Materialism was making a comeback. For poor kids this was a way out of the dead end they saw in their future, so many of them jumped at the chance for a corporate sponsor. Watch the documentary. These were real people. Most of the events happened in some fashion to the team members, but to make it a more cohesive story, Peralta put it into one year and focused on the three main characters for the movie. Put the Dogtown and Z-boys documentary on and watch for how well they all match the mannerisms of the real people they are portraying. They also had to be convincing skating and in some scenes surfing. Watch the movie again with Peralta and Alva's commentary running and you will see and hear how close they got it to the real life these guys had. How can you say Emile Hirsch is one dimensional? John Robinson does most of his own skating. Peralta himself doubles for the multiple 360s in the Delmar contest scene. The real Alva does some as well. I've never even skated, but I lived through the seventies and I thought it was like stepping back into the past. Very convincing. The only thing I would have done differently would be to develop Wentzle's character more-he is a hoot in the documentary.
    7Hey_Sweden

    "He's competing with the Sun for centre of the universe."

    This film charts the rise of the legendary "Z-Boys" of California: Tony Alva (Victor Rasuk), Stacy Peralta (John Robinson), and Jay Adams (Emile Hirsch). After they go to work for board designer Skip Engblom (Heath Ledger), they pioneer a new style of skateboarding that wins them lots of success and acclaim. Of course, as is often the case, this fame is not without some costs. Stacy (who wrote the screenplay) emerges as the most even-keeled of the trio, while Tony gets a fairly swelled head.

    "Lords of Dogtown" will surely resonate most for those people who came of age and forged their friendships in the 1970s, as well as all aficionados of the sport of skateboarding. For this viewer, it took a while to really grab hold, because it suffered from some excess. There's more footage than is really necessary of characters indulging in various forms of bad behaviour. Fortunately, as we actually see some humanity and humility from some of the principals, the story becomes more engaging. The hyperactive camera-work and quick cuts are distracting at first, but it's hard to argue with a soundtrack as cool as this one. There's one great rock song of the era after another. The moves performed by the actors' stunt doubles do provide some pretty good thrills.

    The cast is fine and full of familiar faces: Rasuk, Robinson, and Hirsch are very well supported by Ledger, whose colourful performance is most welcome, and performers such as Rebecca De Mornay (always nice to see her in anything), Johnny Knoxville, William Mapother, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Nikki Reed, Pablo Schreiber, Elden Henson, Michael Angarano, Mitch Hedberg, America Ferrera, Sofia Vergara, Charles Napier, Bai Ling, Shea Whigham, Joel McHale, and Alexis Arquette. The real Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams have cameos, as does Tony Hawk; Jeremy Renner appears unbilled.

    Overall, a decent snapshot of the L.A. skateboarding and surfing scene throughout the 1970s, with text at the end telling us what became of the principals.

    Peralta also directed the documentary feature "Dogtown and Z-Boys".

    Seven out of 10.

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    • Trivia
      The real Skip Engblom wanted Heath Ledger to play him.
    • Goofs
      When a fight breaks out in a nightclub, one of the band members can be seen wearing a Black Flag shirt. This scene occurs in either 1976 or 1977, but Black Flag did not actually take the name Black Flag until 27 January 1979 (from 1976-1978 the band's name was Panic). Additionally, the song that is playing is a cover of the song Nervous Breakdown by Black Flag, which was not released until 1978.
    • Quotes

      Skip: You gotta approach every day as if it's your last!

    • Crazy credits
      The TriStar Pictures logo gets "Locals Only" spray-painted across it.
    • Alternate versions
      Also released on DVD as an "Unrated Extended Cut".
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Lords of Dogtown/Mysterious Skin/Rock School/Batman Begins (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Half Breed
      Written by Al Capps and Mary Dean

      Performed by Cher

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2005 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures Entertainment
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Los amos de Dogtown
    • Filming locations
      • Marina del Rey, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Art Linson Productions
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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,273,517
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,623,373
      • Jun 5, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,411,957
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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