Hooked for Life(2011)
Hooked for Life Synopsis
In the summer of 1978 the Swedish film director Staffan Hildebrand encountered a group of young people with skateboards in Stockholm city, it resulted in a documentary about this new subculture "skateboard". The documentary, "14 års landet" (The land of 14) was presented in Swedish national TV (SVT) in the christmas of 1978. Now 30 years later Staffan and his crew have followed up the skateboarders from "14 års landet" what happened to them, what has happened with the skateboard industry in Sweden since then and why these people are "hooked for life".
Hooked for Life (2011) is a documentary film directed by Staffan Hildebrand, released on May 23, 2011 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Tony Alva, Allysha Le, Steve Berra and Ali Boulala. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Staffan Hildebrand
- Writers:
- Staffan Hildebrand, Peter Klang, Andreas Alfredsson
- Status:
- Released
Hooked for Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Alva
as Self
Allysha Le
as Self
Steve Berra
as Self
Ali Boulala
as Self
Mika Edin
as Self
- Andreas Engelkes
Andreas Engelkes
as Self
- Henrik Grassman
Henrik Grassman
as Self
- Lasse Gringo
Lasse Gringo
as Self
- David Hackett
David Hackett
as Self
- Greger Hagelin
Greger Hagelin
as Self
Tony Hawk
as Self
- Per Holknekt
Per Holknekt
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Staffan Hildebrand, written by Staffan Hildebrand, Peter Klang and Andreas Alfredsson.
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Hooked for Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Hooked for Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hooked for Life online?
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Hooked for Life (2011) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Hooked for Life?
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The main cast of Hooked for Life (2011) includes Tony Alva, Allysha Le, Steve Berra, Ali Boulala and Mika Edin. The film was directed by Staffan Hildebrand. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hooked for Life released?
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Hooked for Life was released on May 23, 2011 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Hooked for Life worth watching?
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Hooked for Life (2011) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.