Thrashin' (1986) 
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Thrashin'
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In A Nutshell: "Skaters unite for the ultimate 110% die-hard skateboarding extravaganza". - Tony Pichaloff
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Film Facts

US Release Date: 29th August 1986
Running Time: 92 min
US Classification: PG-13
Director: David Winters
Starring: Josh Brolin, Robert Rusler, Pamela Gidley, Josh Rickman, Brett Marx, Sherilyn Fenn

Taglines:
* Hot. Reckless. Totally Insane.
* It’s not a kid’s game anymore.
* He’s in for the ride of his life.

Trivia:
* Rumor has it, Johnny Depp auditioned for the role of Tommy Hook, Josh Brolin's skate rival but it was Robert Rusler who was cast.

* Red Hot Chilli Peppers are the band playing in the nightclub.

Josh Brolin
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Brief Film Synopsis

Two skateboarding gangs battle each other for supremacy and a member of one gang falls in love with the sister of his rival.

Josh Brolin and Alice Adair
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Thrashin' on DVD

It's "West Side Story" on a half-pipe when skateboard star Josh Brolin moves to L.A. and falls for the sister of local skate-punk gang leader Robert Rusler. As the young lovers struggle with adversity, Brolin and Rusler gear up for a dangerous downhill race that will ultimately be their final showdown. Features spectacular stunts and an appearance by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Pamela Gidley, Sherilyn Fenn and Chuck McCann co-star. 92 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; "making of" featurette; theatrical trailer; audio commentary; more. For purchasing details click below.

 

Actor Josh Brolin
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