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The Big Swell

  • 2004
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  • 52m
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The Big Swell (2004)
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"The Big Swell' tells the story of a giant winter swell in the North Pacific, from its birth to its death throes on California's shores. Three big wave surfers and two elite forecasters shar... Read all"The Big Swell' tells the story of a giant winter swell in the North Pacific, from its birth to its death throes on California's shores. Three big wave surfers and two elite forecasters share the passion, fear and obsession that these huge waves inspire."The Big Swell' tells the story of a giant winter swell in the North Pacific, from its birth to its death throes on California's shores. Three big wave surfers and two elite forecasters share the passion, fear and obsession that these huge waves inspire.

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    • Dave Pearce
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    • Scott Brick
    • Grant Washburn
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    • Director
      • Dave Pearce
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    • Release date
      • February 7, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • Swell Pictures Inc.
    • Language
      • English
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      • Swell Pictures Inc.
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      • 52m
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      • Color
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