July 10, 1991 (Westwood)
July 12, 1991 (United States)
Point Break is a 1991 American action film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by W. Peter Iliff. It stars Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Lori Petty and Gary Busey. The film's title refers to the surfing term "point break", where a wave breaks as it hits a point of land jutting out from the coastline. The film features Reeves as an undercover FBI agent who is tasked with investigating the identities of a group of bank robbers while he develops a complex relationship with the group's leader (Swayze).
Development of Point Break began in 1986, when Iliff wrote an initial treatment for the film. Bigelow soon developed the script with husband James Cameron, and filming took place four years later. It was shot across the western coast of the continental United States and was officially budgeted at $24 million, before being released on July 12, 1991.
Point Break opened to generally positive reviews, with critics praising the chemistry between Reeves and Swayze. During its theatrical run, the film grossed over $83.5 million, and has since gained a cult following. Following the film's success, it spawned a remake that was released in 2015.
Storyline
After a string of bizarre bank robberies in Southern California, with the crooks donning masks of various former presidents, a federal agent, Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves), infiltrates the suspected gang. But this is no ordinary group of robbers. They're surfers -- led by the charismatic Bodhi (Patrick Swayze) -- who are addicted to the rush of thievery. But when Utah falls in love with a female surfer, Tyler (Lori Petty), who is close to the gang, it complicates his sense of duty.
Sound Effects Used
- Ben Burtt Punching Sounds
- Hollywoodedge, Bullet Impact GlassD PE112601
- Hollywoodedge, Machine Gun Silence PE1103601
- Hollywoodedge, Police Wailer Siren PE080801
- Hollywoodedge, Single Bullet Impact PE236401 (6th impact)
- Hollywoodedge, Yelper Siren Close PE081001
- Joel Valentine Bodyfall Sound
- Joel Valentine Explosion Sound
- Joel Valentine Glass Break Sound
- Joel Valentine Punching Sounds
- Joel Valentine Stomp/Land Sound (debut?)
- PARAMOUNT PISTOL SHOT 01
- Pro Sound Effects, 1982 Chevrolet Impala Car, Approach In, Swerves, Skid to Stop CU, Gear Shift, Idle, Fast Away, Peel Out, Tire Skid and Squeal
- Pro Sound Effects, Ship Horn, Giant, Low End Blast, Phat/TECHNICOLOR TUG BOAT HORN 01
- PSEL, TI City Traffic BG
- Sound Ideas, BULLET HITS - METAL HITS (CAR) THUD WITH RING
- Sound Ideas, EXTERIOR SHOTS, SPECIAL WEAPONS - .44 MAXI PUMA KAPOW WITH TRAIL
- TECHNICOLOR GLASS SHATTER 01
- TECHNICOLOR SHOTGUN FIRE 01 (debut)
- TECHNICOLOR TIRE POP 01 (debut)