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Downhill Motion (1975)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 35M

Director : Greg Weaver, Spyder Wills

Synopsis

Downhill Motion documents the spirit and soul of skateboarding like no other film in history. This underground classic takes you back to Huntington Beach, California in 1975 with the founders of the world of skateboarding. Watch Bob Neishi and many others bring life to the sidewalks of Southern California with 55 mph barefoot speed runs, solid 360s, and a soulful downhill motion.

Actors

Rich Sumner
Rich Sumner
Bob Neishi
Bob Neishi
Torger Johnson
Torger Johnson
Skitch Hitchcock
Skitch Hitchcock
Guy
Guy "Grundy" Spagnoli

Crews

Greg Weaver
Greg Weaver
Director
Spyder Wills
Spyder Wills
Director
G. R. Walper
G. R. Walper
Producer
Rich Sumner
Rich Sumner
Music
The Closet Surfers
The Closet Surfers
Music

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Classic 1975 Skateboarding Film Huntingdon Beach California

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