Bruce Brown
December 1, 1937 · 88 years old
Bruce Brown (born December 1, 1937 - December 10, 2017) was an American documentary film director, known as an early pioneer of the surf film. He is the father of filmmaker Dana Brown. His surfing films are Slippery When Wet (1958), Surf Crazy (1959), Barefoot Adventure (1960), Surfing Hollow Days…
Known For
6 titles
The Endless Summer
The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.
Step Into Liquid
Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.
On Any Sunday
Documentary on motorcycle racing featuring stars of the sport, including film star Steve McQueen, a racer in his own right.
The Search for Freedom
THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOM is the story of a cultural revolution fueled by the human desire to live in the moment and do what makes you feel the most alive.
On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter
Inspired by Bruce Brown's 1971 documentary, "On Any Sunday," chronicles the international sport of motorcycle racing.
A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story
The Bruce Brown Story is an exclusive retrospective documentary on Bruce Brown's life told by one who knew him best, his son, Dana Brown. It's a story of a man, a father, a husband, a filmmaker, a pioneer, a legend - a life well l...