Surf Nazis Must Die (1987)
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- R
- 1h 23min
- Action, Comedy
- 03 Jul 1987 (USA)
- Movie
When the son of a gun-wielding woman is murdered by neo-Nazi surf punks in the post-apocalyptic future, his Mama hunts them down for some bloodthirsty revenge.
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Cast
| Gail Neely | ... |
Eleanor 'Mama' Washington
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| Robert Harden | ... |
Leroy
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| Barry Brenner | ... |
Adolf
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| Dawn Wildsmith | ... |
Eva
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Michael Sonye | ... |
Mengele
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| Joel Hile | ... |
Hook
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Ryan Fegley | ... |
Lame Skater Nazi
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Gene Mitchell | ... |
Brutus
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| Tom Shell | ... |
Smeg
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| Bobbie Bresee | ... |
Smeg's Mom
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Jordan Briers | ... |
Cool Sk8r Gurl
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Tom Demenkoff | ... |
Ariel
(as Ty Thomas)
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John Williamette | ... |
Mex
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Rand Hogen | ... |
Teeth
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Dennis Phun | ... |
Wang
(as Daniel Kong)
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Steve Reid | ... |
Yin
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Terry Lee | ... |
Yang
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Brian Krutoff | ... |
Curl
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| Ted Prior | ... |
Blow
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Andrew Bick | ... |
Dry
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Dawne Ellison | ... |
Nurse Withers
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| Bertha Dahl | ... |
Matron
(as Berta Dahl)
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Willa Reynolds | ... |
Anne
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Eva Goodrich | ... |
Maggie
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Esther Lloyd | ... |
Ester
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Tom Searle | ... |
Wheels
(as Thomas Searle)
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Karan Hanson | ... |
Wheel's Lady
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Christina Garcia | ... |
Waitress
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Bernadette DiSanto | ... |
Dominatrix
(as Dominique)
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Sherry O'Connor | ... |
Leather Lady
(as Sherry Dreizen)
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Ross Allman | ... |
Sex Puppy
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Maurice E. Brooks III | ... |
Biker
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Daniel R. Hynn | ... |
Biker
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Cosme T. Mata | ... |
Biker
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Douglas D. Meyer | ... |
Biker
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Don Lee Weiller | ... |
Biker
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Jason Collier | ... |
Jet
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Tonyia Verna | ... |
Lizard Lady
(as Antonyia Verna)
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Scott Baker | ... |
Skate Rat
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Brian Curry | ... |
Skate Rat
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Jason Dreizen | ... |
Skate Rat
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Gary Frye | ... |
Skate Rat
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Miles Guarneri | ... |
Skate Rat
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Ian Meno | ... |
Skate Rat
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Jodi Shapiro | ... |
Didi
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Josh M | ... |
Purse Snatcher
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Justin Dalton | ... |
Nazi Youth
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Jeremy Mullen | ... |
Nazi Youth
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Jessica Mullen | ... |
Nazi Youth
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Mike Yoder | ... |
Nazi Youth
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Eric DeYoung | ... |
Nazi Youth
(as Eric de Young)
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| Kenneth J. Scherr | ... |
Sly
(as Kenneth Scherr)
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John Hall | ... |
Coroner
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Laura Gregory | ... |
Smeg's Girl in White
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| Dianne Copeland | ... |
Smeg's Girl in Pink
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John Bick | ... |
Benny
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Peter George | ... |
Boat Fisherman
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Mel Sparks | ... |
Elder Fisherman
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Gary J. Levinson | ... |
Dead Fisherman
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Carrie Joseph | ... |
Woman Who Has Purse Snatched
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Jan-Ove Hogman | ... |
Hippie Surfer
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| Robert Tinnell | ... |
Jake
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Anders Olausson | ... |
Rabbit
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Andrew Sands | ... |
Guy Who Has Surfboard Stolen and Looks Into the Camera
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| Dave Bergeson | ... |
His Friend
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| Kimberly Spak | ... |
Girl at the Beach
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Kelly | ... |
Girl at the Beach (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Peter George | ||
Written by
| Jon Ayre | ... | (screenplay) |
| Peter George | ... | (original story) and |
| Jon Ayre | ... | (original story) |
Produced by
| Peter George | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Tinnell | ... | producer |
| Tonyia Verna | ... | associate producer (as Antonyia Verna) |
Music by
| Jon McCallum | ||
Cinematography by
| Rolf Kestermann | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Craig A. Colton | ||
Editorial Department
| Dan McCann | ... | first assistant editor |
| Corina L. Zuniga | ... | second assistant editor (as Corina Zuniga) |
| Larry Rennick | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Mahmud Abudaber | ||
| Donna Besse | ||
Art Direction by
| Byrnadette DiSanto | ... | (as Byrnadette di Santo) |
Costume Design by
| Byrnadette DiSanto | ... | (as Byrnadette di Santo) |
Makeup Department
| Jon McCallum | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Tonyia Verna | ... | makeup artist (as Antonyia Verna) |
Production Management
| Robert Tinnell | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Bick | ... | first assistant director |
| Nancy Mott | ... | second assistant director |
| Robert Tinnell | ... | second unit director: California |
Art Department
| Jan-Ove Hogman | ... | art department / custom painter: surfboards |
| Anders Olausson | ... | art department / custom painter: surfboards |
Sound Department
| Dennis Bateman | ... | boom operator |
| Joel Berkovitz | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Devin Blind | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jack Cashin | ... | consultant: Ultra-Stereo |
| Dane A. Davis | ... | sound designer (as Dane Davis) / supervising sound editor (as Dane Davis) |
| Laura Escovar | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Tom Hammond | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Wayne Heitman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Matthew Iadarola | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Janiger | ... | sound recordist |
| Leo O'Donnell | ... | consultant: Ultra-Stereo |
| Larry Rennick | ... | assistant sound editor (as Larry Renick) |
| Randell Vandegrift | ... | dialogue editor (as Randy Vandegrift) |
| Paul M. Wagner | ... | assistant sound editor (as Paul Wagner) |
| James Bailey | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Matthew Iadarola | ... | sound effects (uncredited) |
| Robert Janiger | ... | production sound mixer (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Bret Mixon | ... | titles |
Stunts
| Christopher Andrade | ... | stunt double: California (as Chris Andrade) |
| Brandi Bigler | ... | stunt double: California |
| Frank Disanto | ... | stunt coordinator (as Frank di Santo) |
| Mark Foo | ... | stunt double: Hawaii |
| Christopher Gardner | ... | stunt double: Hawaii |
| Tony Higa | ... | stunt double: Hawaii |
| Richard Allen Hill | ... | stunt double: California (as Richard Hill) |
| Don Johnston | ... | stunt double: Hawaii |
| Jeffrey Johnston | ... | stunt double: Hawaii |
| Dennis Pang | ... | stunt double: Hawaii |
| Richard Prata | ... | stunt double: Hawaii |
| Christopher Bowman | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Richard Allen Hill | ... | stunt motorcycle rider (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Albert Benson | ... | additional photographer: second unit, Hawaii |
| Dave Bergeson | ... | first assistant camera: second unit, California / gaffer |
| Roxanne di Santo | ... | director of photography: second unit, California / first assistant camera |
| Dave Harris | ... | key grip |
| Warren Koga | ... | second assistant camera |
| Dan Merkel | ... | surf cinematographer: second unit, Hawaii |
| Alvin Raquipiso | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Nancy Mott | ... | additional casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sherry O'Connor | ... | wardrobe (as Sherry Dreizen) |
Location Management
| Al Coltstein | ... | location coordinator |
| Tonyia Verna | ... | location manager (as Antonyia Verna) |
Music Department
| Craig A. Colton | ... | music editor (as Craig Colton) |
| Jon McCallum | ... | performer: original music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Donna Besse | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Kelli Chapman | ... | production assistant |
| Betty Davidson | ... | camper / craft service |
| Steve Epstein | ... | production assistant |
| Lloyd Kaufman | ... | presenter |
| Dan McCann | ... | senior production assistant |
| Andrew Sands | ... | production coordinator / title calligrapher |
| Mike Smith | ... | production assistant |
| Tonyia Verna | ... | surf coordinator: second unit, Hawaii (as Antonyia Verna) |
Thanks
| Bob Gallager | ... | special thanks |
| Lisa Harris | ... | special thanks |
| Mrs. M.A. Hoey | ... | special thanks |
| David Huey | ... | special thanks |
| Jack & Shawn Shubin & Family | ... | special thanks |
| Julian Jimenez | ... | special thanks |
| Bruce Markoe | ... | special thanks |
| Rick Sensbach | ... | special thanks |
| Laurie Starkey | ... | special thanks |
| Sheri Timmins | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Troma Entertainment (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- Media Home Entertainment (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- USA Video (1987) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1988) (Japan) (theatrical)
- LVF Laser-Video-Film Communication (1989) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Troma Team Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Kamras Film Group (1998) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Troma Team Video (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Troma Team Video (1998) (United States) (VHS) (collector's edition)
- One World Media (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Stomp Visual (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Filmmuseum Distributie (2010) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Seven Keys (1988) (Australia) (theatrical)
- '84 Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Filmpac Home Video (1989) (Australia) (video)
- Renaissance Content Group (2023) (United States) (tv) (AVOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Aleeda Wetsuits (special thanks)
- Denise Wheeler Permits (special thanks)
- Flip of Hollywood (special thanks)
- Halverson-Leavell Funeral Home (special thanks)
- Hollywood Raw Stock Center (special thanks)
- Howietrak Studios (radio narration produced at)
- JDH Sound (sound services)
- Miller Brewing Company (special thanks)
- Norm Marshall and Associates (special thanks)
- On Location Catering (catering)
- Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group (special thanks)
- Sahara Productions (II) (casting)
- Ultra-Stero Laboratories (mixed in)
- Wave Creations Surf Shop (special thanks)
- Young Tom Productions (radio narration produced by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When the son of a gun-wielding woman is murdered by neo-Nazi surf punks in the post-apocalyptic future, his Mama hunts them down for some bloodthirsty revenge.
Written by JD-2 |
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| Taglines | The Beaches Have Become Battlefields... The Waves Are A War Zone! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $20,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The cover to King Crimson's 1969 debut album "In the Court of the Crimson King, An Observation by King Crimson" is painted on a wall. See more » |
| Goofs | Throughout the movie the surf-nazi swastikas are facing different directions. Which also changes the meaning behind the symbol. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Surf Nazis Must Die (2016). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Alcoholic's Anthem See more » |
| Quotes |
Eleanor "Mama" Washington:
Taste some of Mama's home cookin', Adolf! See more » |