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Grind

Grind

Live Fast... Play Hard... Die Laughing...

20036.01h 44m

Overview

Four skaters follow their idol on his summer tour in an attempt to get noticed, get sponsored, and become stars themselves.

Directed by Casey La Scala
Written by Ralph Sall
Produced by Bill Gerber, Hunt Lowry, Casey La Scala
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $5.1M

Top Cast

Mike Vogel

Mike Vogel

Eric Rivers

Vince Vieluf

Vince Vieluf

Matt Jensen

Adam Brody

Adam Brody

Dustin Knight

Joey Kern

Joey Kern

Sweet Lou

Jennifer Morrison

Jennifer Morrison

Jamie

Bam Margera

Bam Margera

Bam

Jason London

Jason London

Jimmy Wilson

Summer Altice

Summer Altice

Winona

E

Erin Murphy

Hot Mama

B

Baron La Scala

In Utero

Themes & Keywords

friendshipskateboardingsportssponsorshiproad tripdesertsport competitionprofessional sportsskateboarderskate parkskatersportsmanship

About Grind

Grind is a action, comedy, adventure film released in 2003 exploring themes of friendship, skateboarding, sports, sponsorship, road trip, desert. Directed by Casey La Scala, it stars Mike Vogel, Vince Vieluf, Adam Brody. Four skaters follow their idol on his summer tour in an attempt to get noticed, get sponsored, and become stars themselves.

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