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Point Break (1991)

โ€œ100% pure adrenaline.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 4,160 votes 2h 2m r ActionThrillerCrime

#22 of 63 films from 1991 #461 of 2168 in action

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow ยท Written by W. Peter Iliff, Rick King

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Overview

In Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers who call themselves The Ex-Presidents commit their crimes while wearing masks of Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Johnson. Believing that the members of the gang could be surfers, the F.B.I. sends young agent Johnny Utah to the beach undercover to mix with the surfers and gather information.

Cast

Keanu Reevesas Agent Johnny Utah
Patrick Swayzeas Bodhi / Mask President
Lori Pettyas Tyler Endicott
Gary Buseyas Agent Angelo Pappas
John C. McGinleyas SAIC Ben Harp
James Le Grosas Roach
John Philbinas Nathanial
BoJesse Christopheras Grommet
Chris Pedersenas Bunker
Vincent Klynas Warchild
Julian Reyesas Agent Alvarez
Anthony Kiedisas Tone
Daniel Beeras Agent Babbit
Dave Olsonas Archbold

Facts

Release dateJuly 12, 1991
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) โ€” longer as the 1991 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$24,000,000
Box office$83,531,958 (3.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0102685

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Questions

How long is Point Break?
Point Break runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Point Break worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 4,160 votes, which places it #22 of 63 films released in 1991 in this index (top 67%) and #461 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Point Break?
Point Break was directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Detroit (2017), The Hurt Locker (2008), Zero Dark Thirty (2012).
Who stars in Point Break?
Keanu Reeves as Agent Johnny Utah; Patrick Swayze as Bodhi / Mask President; Lori Petty as Tyler Endicott; Gary Busey as Agent Angelo Pappas; John C. McGinley as SAIC Ben Harp; James Le Gros as Roach.
What is Point Break rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Point Break?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14635.

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