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The Endless Summer poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.2 / 100
1966·Documentary / Sport·1h 31m

THE ENDLESS SUMMER

“The Search for the Perfect Wave!”

Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.

Above the Line
Bruce Brown·DirectorBruce Brown·Director of PhotographyGaston Georis·Original Music ComposerBruce Brown·Editor
Cast
Michael Hynson·HimselfRobert August·HimselfLord James Blears·HimselfBruce Brown·NarratorChip Fitzwater·HimselfChuck Gardner·HimselfWayne Miyata·Himself
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Bruce Brown·Director
Camera· 1
Bruce Brown·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Bruce Brown·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Gaston Georis·Original Music ComposerJohn Blakeley·Original Music ComposerWalter Georis·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Bruce Brown·ProducerRobert Bagley·Producer
By the Numbers
87.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Endless Summer's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Chaotic, Desperate, Bright
Composition
Layered
Era
None
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a bright yellow background with a large, glowing white circle in the upper center, from which yellow rays emanate. Below this, the scene tra”

Key Elements
TireFireBuildingChimneyFlagsTowel
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
6/10
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