The Fantastic Plastic Machine

G
1h 33m
1969

Some search for themselves by challenging the mysterious forces of the sea...

Overview

Documentary involving the adventures of a group of surfers, narrated by Jay North.

Country : Not Available
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 1969-05-23

Top Billed Cast

Skip Frye

Himself

Mike Purpus

Himself

Steve Bigler

Himself

Mickey Munoz

Himself

Margo Godfrey

Herself

Robert Lindkvist

Himself

Joey Hamasaki

Herself

Jay North

Narrator

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