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The Surfer (1986)
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Add to a movie listThe Surfer is a 1986 Australian film directed by Frank Shields about a beach bum whose best friend is murdered and becomes involved in a cross country chase.
The movie was invited to screen at the Directors Fortnight segment of the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.
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