Taglines: Legends start somewhere.
A young surfing prodigy enlists the expertise of an old pro in order to conquer a truly epic wave in this drama detailing the incredible story of surfer Jay Moriarity (Jonny Weston). A Santa Cruz teen with a natural born talent for surfing, Moriarty can’t resist the temptation to conquer the mountainous Mavericks surf break.
Moriarty realizes that his lack of experience could spell doom while attempting such a formidable feat, so in order to ensure that he’s well prepared he seeks the wisdom of veteran surfer Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler). Meanwhile, as Hesson teaches Moriarty how to stay balanced and focused in the face of danger, the two surfers establish a close bond that gives them the strength to face any challenge.
Chasing Mavericks is a 2012 American biographical drama film directed by Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted about the life of American surfer Jay Moriarity. It was the final film directed by Hanson, before his death in 2016. In October 2012, Frosty Hesson published Making Mavericks with Zola Books. The book is a memoir filled with Hesson’s life-affirming lessons and described his experience mentoring Jay Moriarity.
Chasing Mavericks (2012)
Directed by: Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson
Starring: Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer, Leven Rambin, Greg Long, Taylor Handley, Maya Raines, Jenica Bergere, James Anthony Cotton, Cooper Timberline
Screenplay by: Kario Salem
Production Design by: Ida Random
Cinematography by: Bill Pope
Film Editing by: John Gilbert
Costume Design by: Sophie De Rakoff
Set Decoration by: John Micheletos
Art Direction by: Chad Owens
Music by: Chad Fischer
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements and some perilous action.
Distributed by: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: October 26, 2012
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