| The Surfer | |
| Director: | Frank Shields |
| Based On: | story by Frank Shields |
| Starring: | Gary Day Gosia Dobrowolska |
| Runtime: | 90 minutes |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Budget: | $1 million |
The Surfer (also known as Death Wave) is a 1986 Australian film directed by Frank Shields and starring Gary Day and Gosia Dobrowolska.[1] It was filmed in South-East Queensland.
The screenplay concerns a beach bum whose best friend is murdered and who becomes involved in a cross country chase.
The film was invited to screen at the Directors Fortnight segment of the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.[2] [3]