A Brokedown Melody

2004 0h 55m EN

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7.4

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7.9

IMDB

★7.4TMDB · 5★7.9IMDB · 237

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Synopsis

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A Brokedown Melody explores the times, travels and experiences of a tribe of surfers who search for the spark of life and look to pass it on to the younger generation. The film follows swell through South America, Polynesia and Jamaica documenting the surfing and times of Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson, Gerry Lopez, Rob Machado and the Malloys.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mark Cunningham
Jack Johnson
Gerry Lopez
Rob Machado
Kelly Slater

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chris Malloy
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Clark Eddy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Mark Cunningham and Jack Johnson and Gerry Lopez carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0479584 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Chris Malloy directs. Clark Eddy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 22 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Clark Eddy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Mark Cunningham and Jack Johnson and Gerry Lopez carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0479584 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.