

Riding Giants
2004-07-09 · 105 min · ★ 7.6
Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta.
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Production details
- Directors
- Stacy Peralta
- Production companies
- Agi Orsi Productions, Forever Films, Quicksilver Entertainment, Setsuna LLC, StudioCanal
- Countries
- France, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,600,000
- Revenue
- USD 3,166,000
Top Cast
Jeff ClarkJeff Clark
Darrick DoernerDarrick Doerner
Laird HamiltonLaird John Hamilton
Dave KalamaDave Kalama
David H. Kalama Jr.Dave Kalama
Brian KeaulanaBrian L. Keaulana
Buzzy KerboxBuzzy Kerbox
Titus KinimakaTitus Kinimaka
Gerry LopezGerry Lopez
Greg NollGreg Noll
Kelly SlaterKelly Slater
John MiliusJohn MiliusTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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