i saw this movie for the first time in an old small town movie house in big spring and texas back in 1978. see the film where i do be one reason i will never forget it . . . and there be at least 20 other reason i will probably watch it once every few year until i be go . i have watch it at least a dozen time over the past 20 year . it a great movie and i recommend it highly . i laugh and cry out loud . few thing in life be more important than surf with your friend .