Point Break
Point Break is a 1991 American crime action film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by W. Peter Iliff.
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| Directed by | Kathryn Bigelow |
| Screenplay by | W. Peter Iliff |
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| Cinematography | Donald Peterman |
| Edited by | Howard Smith |
| Music by | Mark Isham |
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| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $24 million |
| Box office | $83.5 million |
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.