Skateboard(1978)
The movie that defies gravity!
Skateboard Synopsis
A Hollywood agent finds himself in debt to a powerful bookie. To make a fast buck, he creates a team of exceptionally talented skateboarders and enters them in a downhill race. If they win, they will get $20,000
Skateboard (1978) is a comedy and action film directed by George Gage, released on March 5, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Allen Garfield, Kathleen Lloyd, Leif Garrett and Richard Van der Wyk. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- George Gage
- Writers:
- Dick Wolf, George Gage
- Producers:
- Harry N. Blum, Dick Wolf
- Cinematographer:
- Ross Kelsay
- Composer:
- Mark Snow
- Production:
- Blum Group, Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Skateboard (1978) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Skateboard before you stream it.
Skateboard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Allen Garfield
as Manny Bloom
Kathleen Lloyd
as Millicent Broderick
Leif Garrett
as Brad Harris
- Richard Van der Wyk
Richard Van der Wyk
as Jason Maddox
Tony Alva
as Tony Bluetile
Antony Carbone
as Sol
Gordon Jump
as Mr. Harris
Patricia Hitchcock
as Mrs. Harris (as Pat Hitchcock)
Orson Bean
as Self
- Ellen O’Neal
Ellen O’Neal
as Jenny Bradshaw
- Pam Kenneally
Pam Kenneally
as Randi
- David Hyde
David Hyde
as Dennis
Key crew
Directed by George Gage, written by Dick Wolf and George Gage, produced by Harry N. Blum and Dick Wolf.
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Skateboard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Skateboard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Skateboard online?
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Skateboard (1978) is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Skateboard?
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The main cast of Skateboard (1978) includes Allen Garfield, Kathleen Lloyd, Leif Garrett, Richard Van der Wyk and Tony Alva. The film was directed by George Gage. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Skateboard released?
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Skateboard was released on March 5, 1978 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Skateboard worth watching?
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Skateboard (1978) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Skateboard?
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Yes. The official Skateboard trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.