The Surfer (1986): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1986 · Film · ★ 5

The Surfer poster

Released in 1986, The Surfer is a thriller and krimi film directed by Frank Shields, running about 90 minutes. “vom Terror eingeholt” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sam Barlow ist ein Vietnamveteran, der einen kleinen Laden für Surfer betreibt. Als sein bester Freund ermordet wird, nimmt Sam den Kampf gegen die Mafia auf, um den Tod zu rächen. Mit der Hilfe einer schönen Blondine deckt Sam einen Sexskandal auf, in den ein hochrangiger Regierungsbeamter verwickelt ist. Ebenfalls involviert sind ein sadistischer Geldeintreiber und ein korrupter Polizist, der versucht, die Ermittlungen zu behindern.

Who’s in it. The Surfer stars Gary Day as Sam, Gosia Dobrowolska as Gina, Rod Mullinar as Hagan and Tony Barry as Calhoun, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Surfer has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Surfer page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Surfer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch The Surfer (1986)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Surfer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Surfer worth watching?
The Surfer holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Surfer?
The Surfer stars Gary Day, Gosia Dobrowolska, Rod Mullinar, Tony Barry and Gerard MacGuire.
When was The Surfer released?
The Surfer was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.