Dale Davis Movies
A filmmaker and surfing fanatic who rode the wave of Hollywood to create some of the most popular surfing documentaries ever produced, Dale Davis' passion for the ocean waves spilled over into all aspects of his life.A California native who became fascinated with the beach in his youth, Davis promoted and developed the sport tirelessly in both film and in his free time. Crafting such films as Golden Breed and Liquid Space, the surfing enthusiast also filmed wave scenes for such popular efforts as The Poseidon Adventure and television's Hawaii Five-0.
On September 13, 2001, Dale Davis died in a Sherman Oaks hospital following an extended illness. He was 61. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1968
This colorful surfing documentary finds world-class surfers searching for the perfect wave in California, Peru, Hawaii and Mexico. Spectacular overhead and on-shore camera shots record the daring rides on the Banzai Pipeline, Wainea Bay and other famous locales known to be a mecca for serious surfers. Narration and interviews with the participants give first-hand information on this exciting sport. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
- 1965
This hysterically awful rubber-suit monster romp stars Jon Hall (who also directed) as an embittered marine researcher who is so incredibly annoyed by the rock and roll antics of the fun-loving teens who hang out near his Waikiki beach house that he decides to create a slimy fish-monster to silence them once and for all. The beast manages to wipe out a fair portion of beach bums and bummettes, but somehow the pesky kids just keep multiplying and coming back more annoying than before -- surfing, gyrating (to tunes by Frank Sinatra, Jr.) and throwing the odd clambake. Not a very distinguished comeback for former Ramar of the Jungle Hall, this nevertheless has a certain ugly charm, according it "so-bad-it's-good" status. Released to television as Monster from the Surf. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide
