Thrashin (1986)
Directed by David Winters
Genres - Drama, Sports & Recreation |
Sub-Genres - Teen Movie, Sports Drama |
Release Date - Aug 22, 1986 (USA) |
Run Time - 92 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
Valley boys take on the punk rockers in this teen-age adventure. This time they use skateboards instead of zip guns, knives and fists. The rich Valley kids, "The Ramp Locals," are led by Corey Webster, while the leather-clad, street-wise punks follow Tommy Hook. The trouble begins when Corey falls in love with Tommy's little sister who has come from Indiana for a visit. The rivalry between the gangs culminates during the grueling "LA Massacre," a 20-mile downhill skateboarding race. The winning team will earn a corporate sponsor. For the final race, the filmmakers strapped a camera in front of a skateboard to give viewers a sense of the thrills experienced by the daring "thrashers."
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gang-leader, gang-war, preppie, punk-rock, race [competition], rival, sister, skateboarding, subculture, teenagers