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Thicker Than Water

2000-05-12 · 45 min · ★ 6.6

Documentary · Drama

Chris Malloy, Emmett Malloy, and Jack Johnson got together to document the life and times of a pro surfer. Shot all on 16mm Film "Thicker Than Water" follows Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, Brad Gerlach, Shane Dorian, and others on a 18 month journey through the North Atlantic, South Pacific, and the Bay of Bengal.

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Directors
Emmett Malloy, Jack Johnson, Chris Malloy
Production companies
Poor Specimen Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack JohnsonJack JohnsonHimself
Raimana BoucherHimself
Saxon BoucherHimself
Timmy CurranHimself
Shane DorianShane DorianHimself
Brad GerlachHimself
Conan HayesConan HayesHimself
Noah JohnsonHimself
Taylor KnoxTaylor KnoxHimself
Rob MachadoRob MachadoHimself
Chris MalloyChris MalloyHimself
Dan MalloyDan MalloyHimself
Emmett MalloyHimself
Keith MalloyKeith MalloyHimself
Kelly SlaterKelly SlaterHimself
Benji WeatherleyBenji WeatherleyHimself

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