Review of The Endless Summer (1966) by Nikki G — 30 Nov 2007

Great movie about surf, a classic. Very funny and full of beautiful beaches!

This review of The Endless Summer (1966) was written by Nikki G on 30 Nov 2007.

The Endless Summer has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Nolan R (12) on 22 Jun 2009

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