The Fantastic Plastic Machine (1969)
Documentary involving the adventures of a group of surfers, narrated by Jay North.
Top billed cast
Skip FryeHimself- Mike PurpusHimself
- Steve BiglerHimself
- Mickey MunozHimself
- Margo GodfreyHerself
- Robert LindkvistHimself
- Joey HamasakiHerself
Jay NorthNarrator
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