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Bustin' Down the Door — Blu-ray Documentary | Narrated by Edward Norton
Bustin' Down the Door — Blu-ray Documentary | Narrated by Edward Norton
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Bustin' Down the Door — Blu-ray Documentary | Narrated by Edward Norton
Experience the revolution that changed riding waves forever with the high-definition Blu-ray release of the bestselling surf film, Bustin' Down the Door.
Narrated by Academy Award nominee Edward Norton, this groundbreaking, action-packed documentary takes you back to the tumultuous winter of 1975 on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The film tracks a revolutionary group of young South African and Australian surfers who put it all on the line, risking their safety and sacrificing everything to transform a casual pastime into a legitimate professional sport.
What they created went far beyond athletic competition—it birthed a massive global culture and an action sports industry that is today worth billions of dollars and continues to inspire millions worldwide. Packed with powerful, spell-binding archival action footage, intense emotional conflict, and deeply fascinating subjects, Bustin' Down the Door stands as an essential, undisputed surfing classic.
Key Features & Blu-ray Highlights
- Star-Studded Surf Lineup: Features unfiltered interviews and incredible footage of world-renowned surfing legends including Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew, Ian Cairns, Shaun Tomson, Mark Richards, Peter Townend, and the legendary Eddie Aikau.
- Breathtaking Ocean Cinematography: Witness iconic historical rides at Waimea Bay, Pipeline, and Sunset Beach restored in crisp, high-definition resolution on Blu-ray.
- A Masterful Narrative Arc: Guided flawlessly by Edward Norton's commanding narration, capturing the raw tension between foreign innovators and native Hawaiian tradition.
Film & Technical Specifications
| Format | Blu-ray Disc (High Definition) |
| Theatrical Release Year | 2008 |
| Studio / Distributor | Screen Media Films |
| Director | Jeremy Gosch |
| Narrator | Edward Norton |
| Runtime | 1 Hour 36 Minutes (96 mins) |
| Movie Genre | Documentary / Sports / Surfing History |
| Content Rating | PG-13 (Intense Sports Imagery and Historical Conflict) |
Featured Subjects & Legends
| Surf Icon | Historical Legacy Role |
|---|---|
| Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew | Australian Pro Surf Pioneer / Former ASP World Champion |
| Ian Cairns | Power Surfer / Co-Founder of Association of Surfing Professionals |
| Eddie Aikau | Legendary Hawaiian Waterman, Lifeguard & Big Wave Master |
| Shaun Tomson | South African Champion / Revolutionary Tube Rider |
| Mark Richards | 4-Time World Champion / Twin-Fin Innovation Legend |
| Peter Townend | Inaugural Pro Surfing World Champion (1976) |
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