Movie·2014·1h 26m
The Surface
Sometimes you look for the end. Sometimes it looks for you.
Directed By
Gil Cates Jr.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.
Producer
Jeff Gendelman, Jim Kacmarcik
Cinematography
Jimmy Sammarco
Music
Jeff Russo
Editor
Sherwood Jones
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
21 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Sean Astin
Mitch
Mimi Rogers
Kim
Chris Mulkey
Kelly
John Emmet Tracy
Bank Manager
Elvis Thao
Factory Worker
Jeff Gendelman
John
Sam Fuhrer
The Waterskier
Rachel Renee
Laurie
Deleono Johnson
Factory Worker
David John Rosenthal
Fisherman
// crew
Crew
Gil Cates Jr.
Director
Jeff Gendelman
Writer, Producer
Jim Kacmarcik
Executive Producer
Jeff Russo
Original Music Composer
Jimmy Sammarco
Director of Photography
Sherwood Jones
Editor
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