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    Skateboard (1978)

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    For enthusiasts only, Skateboard was an exploitation quickie that cashed in on the current skateboard craze and told the story of down-and-out theatrical agent Manny Bloom (Allen Garfield) – owing money to everyone from his ex-wife to the mob – who recruits a few expert young skaters and forms them into a professional team – “the Los Angeles Wheels” – promising them fame but with dreams of big bucks in his heart.

    One of the members wins a $20,000 downhill race, thus helping to liberate the agent from a threatening bookie.

    Teen singing sensation™ Leif Garrett had a starring role as a scrappy kid named Brad, with the rest of the cast comprising Kathleen Lloyd, Richard Van Der Wyk, Tony Alva, Steve Monahan and David Hyde.

    George Gage wrote the film with Richard A Wolf and provided the unsubtle direction himself.

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    Manny Bloom
    Allen Garfield
    Millicent Broderick
    Kathleen Lloyd
    Brad Harris
    Leif Garrett
    Jason Maddox
    Richard Van Der Wyk
    Tony Bluetile
    Tony Alva
    Peter Steffens
    Steve Monahan
    Dennis
    David Hyde
    Sol
    Antony Carbone

    Director
    George Gage

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