Lords of Dogtown
| Lords of Dogtown | |
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| Directed by | Catherine Hardwicke |
| Written by | Stacy Peralta |
| Produced by | John Linson |
| Starring | Emile Hirsch Victor Rasuk John Robinson Michael Angarano Nikki Reed Heath Ledger Rebecca De Mornay Johnny Knoxville |
| Cinematography | Elliot Davis |
| Edited by | Nancy Richardson |
| Music by | Mark Mothersbaugh |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Running time | 107 minutes (theatrical) 110 minutes (unrated) |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | English Spanish |
| Budget | $25 million |
| Box office | $13.4 million |
Lords of Dogtown is a 2005 American biographical drama film that captures the rise of skateboarding culture in 1970s Santa Monica and Venice, California. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Stacy Peralta, a key figure in the skateboarding community, the film chronicles the lives of the Z-Boys, a group of young skateboarders who revolutionized the sport with their aggressive style and innovative tricks. The story focuses on the lives of three of these skateboarders: Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams, as they navigate fame, rivalry, and personal challenges. The film explores the impact of commercialization on the sport and the lives of its practitioners. Despite mixed reviews and underperforming at the box office, it has gained a cult following and is recognized for its authentic portrayal of skateboarding culture and history.