Sam Elliott gives a stellar performance as the Lifeguard - Rick Carlson. Rick is in his mid 30s and he is now grappling with what to do in his life. Rick is preparing for another busy and sunny summer on a stretch of gorgeous southern California beach with his youthful, rookie partner played very well by Parker Stevenson (The Hardy Boys). The performances are very solid throughout by the main and supporting cast members. Sam Elliot really shines as the leading man in this film. This is one of Elliot's early leading performances and it's easy to see why he was chose of this tailor made part.
 
The now aging Rick is forced to examine his current life and career choice after he attends his high school reunion. Anne Archer his former sweetheart and a young and super cute Kathleen Quinlan, as an infatuated teenager, also star in this interesting character study set amidst the sun, surf and sand of a very memorable California summer. Elliot is super cool in this role, a ladies man to the max.
Cast & Crew
Actors:
Anne Archer
Sam Elliott
Kathleen Quinlan
Stephen Young
Parker Stevenson
Writers:
Ron Koslow
 
Producers:
Ron Silverman
 
Directors:
Daniel Petrie
Product Information
Features:
Features Not Specified
Video:
Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Audio: (more info)
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono [CC]
Subtitles:
English
 
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Production Year: 1976
Release Date: 6/21/2005
 
Length: 96 mins
Rating: PG