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Sea Fever

Sea Fever

May 16, 2009

Documentary

Overview

Filmed over the course of two years to capture the mood of Irish surfing throughout the seasons. "Sea Fever" is an insight film into the surf culture developed in Ireland over the last 40 years. With dramatic footage from Ireland's giant wave Aileen's (Aill na Searrach) at the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher and close-up interviews with the troubadour surfers that brave these 40-50-foot waves to Kevin Cavey and the early pioneers of the 1960s and 1970s with their rudimentary equipment and spirit of adventure, "Sea Fever" sets out to capture the character and craic of Irish surfing. "Sea Fever" features John McCarthy, Mickey Smith, Sam Lamiroy, Mole Joel, Easkey Britton, Kevin Cavey, and Rod "dolphin man" Bennett.

Directed by

Ken O'Sullivan

Where to watch

In United States

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Cast

J

John McCarthy

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M

Mickey Smith

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Sam Lamiroy

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M

Mole Joel

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E

Easkey Britton

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K

Kevin Cavey

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R

Rod Bennett

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