Bunker77

2016

Action / Adventure / Biography / Documentary / History / Sport

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IMDb Rating 6.6/10 10 155 155

Plot summary

The chronicle of the wild and brief life of a 1970's most controversial surf star and international playboy from Los Angeles, Bunker Spreckels.

Director

Takuji Masuda Photo
Takuji Masuda

Top cast

Johnny Knoxville Photo
Johnny Knoxville as Self
Mike Judge Photo
Mike Judge as Narrator
Tony Alva Photo
Tony Alva as Self
Laird John Hamilton Photo
Laird John Hamilton as Self
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802.28 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
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1.61 GB
1920*1072
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us   dk   de   es   fr   id   it   nl   no   pl   pt   fi   sv   tr   ru   ar   in   th   cn   kr  
23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by doyler79 8 / 10

"Bunker 77: Riding the Waves of Legend"

"Bunker 77" intricately delves into the life and legacy of the iconic surfer Bunker Spreckels, delivering a compelling narrative that seamlessly blends captivating visuals and insightful interviews. The documentary skillfully navigates Spreckels' unconventional existence, illuminating his profound impact on the 1970s surf culture. Directorial finesse is evident in the meticulous storytelling, ensuring that both surf enthusiasts and newcomers are engaged throughout. The film not only captures the essence of a surfing legend but also serves as a poignant exploration of individuality and the indomitable spirit that defined Spreckels' remarkable journey. "Bunker 77" stands as a testament to the art of documentary filmmaking, offering an enriching and visually stunning experience for audiences.
Reviewed by midnight_cinephile 10 / 10

Well Done Doc that is important as a historical footnote to surfing and skating

Smart, crafty and well executed, this is a documentary non surfers will enjoy as much as surfers.This film falls firmly In the tradition of Riding Giants ,Dogtown and Z boys ,etc as a great historical ode to the roots of an athletic culture and an incredible era gone by.I really enjoyed this film and watched it twice in quick succession. Bunker was a flamboyant figure that could have only been made in America and specifically California.I get the feeling that had he not had an endless amount of cash at his literal disposal he would have gone a lot further in the surfing world as a surfer and as a designer.The interviews with the Hamilton family and Bunker's close friends , lovers and employees give a rich personal insight to a character that really was larger than life and could have only existed in that time and place - 1960s-1970s.There was a lot of work, love and thought put into this film with the interviews, re-dramatizations , slick editing and all of the restored archival film and audio.Thankfully Art Brewer caught Bunker with his camera at his peak, his glowing youthful pre multimillionaire purest version which immortalized the "Genetic space child" before the drugs overtook him.It's a shame that there is not more archival footage of bunker surfing but the film did a great job with what little was available. This film also stands as an obvious cautionary tale of excess and waste and yes once again hard drugs really suck, Welcome to the 27 club Bunker...we hardly knew ya.
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