Writer: Ron Koslow
Genres: Drama
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 23 July 1976 (USA)
Rick is in his 30s, but still works full-time as a lifeguard on the beaches of Los Angeles, California. He enjoys the fun of it, but even more, the silent moments. However, when he meets his divorced high school girlfriend and her five-year-old son at their fifteen year class reunion, he considers switching to a more "serious" job.
Though not a great movie,but very near, a very satisfying film about a summer at a California beach. Centering around Sam Eliot, a lifer lifeguard. This movie is most profound. Is Rick Carlson a child for foregoing responsibility or is he a martyr? On the surface , what seems like a shallow film takes us to the deep end of the ocean. Rick Carlson is perfectly happy and content being a lifeguard as opposed to being involved with more lucrative opportunities, that I shall not reveal here. He is as much a blue collar worker, albeit a chick magnet , being a lifeguard , as he is genuine , true to himself. Throw in a wet behind the ears Parker Stevenson as his sidekick, learning the ropes lifeguard and forever horny typical teen male, but harmless 'Machine gun', a regular on the beach and you have a fine cast of characters. Kathleen Quinlan, very young , is a confused teen , that seemingly has it all , but not. This is a psychological film , in many ways , and gets one to think. Going through life is not easy and this film has the characters pondering choices in their lives. A very '70s' effort and fitting that it is smack in the middle of this particular decade, none the less, a great film that takes you back.Salute to this great cast , including Anne Archer. I would be remiss if I did not mention her acting performance. Reminiscing has never felt so good.
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