FILMCRASH

The Last of the Longboarders

Directed by Matthew Harrison

"I think it's time for another batch of Pina Coladas." Richard Parker

"Definitely!" Michael Meltsner

Cast of THE LAST OF THE LONGBOARDERS Standing l to r: Christopher Grimm, Richard Parker, Rachelle King, Lee Spillman, Don Ward, Jon Arceri, Lauren Supraner, (unknown), Alison Dickey, Tom MacIssac. Sitting l to r: Tara Frayne, Ian Dickey, Nick Griffin, Jon Lieber, Mike Meltsner, Danielle Gardner, Jed Tulman, Lauren D'Isselt

Girls in bikinis and big waves - what else can you say? Packed with a jamming surf soundtrack including Third World, The Ventures, Dick Dale and the Deltones. Shot on location in Fire Island, New York during the summer of 1983.

Michael Meltsner, Richard Parker and Rachelle King on the set of THE LAST OF THE LONGBOARDERS August 24, 1983

Shooting THE LAST OF THE LONGBOARDERS l to r: Ian Dickey, Nick Griffin, Tara Frayne, Jon Lieber, John Arceri August 24, 1983

12 Minutes
S8mm
Color
1983

Cast:
Jon Arceri, Alison Dickey, Eugene Dickey, Ian Dickey, Lauren D'Isselt, Tara Frayne, Danielle Gardner, Nick Griffin, Christopher Grimm, Benjamin Harrison, Matthew Harrison, Rachelle King, Jon Lieber, Tom MacIssac, Michael Meltsner, Richard Parker, Lee Spillman, Lauren Supraner, Jed Tulman, Diane Tuomey, Don Ward.

Crew:
Written and directed by Matthew Harrison
Photographed by Alexander Kartveli, Richard Parker, Daniel Brenner, Peter Harrison.
Music by Third World, The Ventures, Dick Dale and the Deltones, and others,

Synopsis:
Torn between big surf or the "big job", a newly minted college graduate clings to the noble sport of longboard surfing. His attempts to find employment are foiled by huge beach parties, windsurfing, sailing, and Pina Coladas. Finally, in the twilight of the summer, the dreadful choice has to be made. With amazing action footage; windsurfing, riding the wild Fire Island surf, insane ocean catamaran sailing, and the finale Big Thursday surf.