The rise and fall of gator cast songs mean a lot when songs are bought, sneered pavement frontman stephen malkmus on cut your hair, a catchy single that ironically turned out to be the bands biggest crossover hit. Theres almost a deja vu feel at the beginning of this. Mark rogowski, known as gator to fans, became one of the most famous skateboarders of his time. Perhaps one film that lends insight into the world of professional sport is stoked. Big names in skateboarding recall skate legend mark gator rogowski action. Riding a wave of popularity in the 80s to lucrative megastardomonly to be chewed up and spat out by the corporate sponsors that created him gator ended up behind bars for rape and murder. This documentary, filmed over six years 19962002, is about mark gator rogowski, a pro skateboarding star in the 80s currentl. The rise and fall of gator movie cast and actor biographies. R, 1 h 22 min mark gator rogowski, tony hawk, jason jessee, john brinton hogan director.
This documentary explores the rise and fall of 80s skateboard legend mark gator rogowski. A documentary exploring the rise and fall of 80s skateboard legend mark gator rogowski. The dark side of skateboardings commercialization is explored via the harrowing story of vertical skater mark gator rogowski. Sep 12, 2003 if, by any chance, youd like to see an illustration of the fickle nature of pop fame even more sobering than the career of right said fred, then check out stoked. Stoked the rise and fall of gator is a mesmerizing documentary that shows the vulnerability and brutality that emerge when one is showered in recognition, only to have such fame pulled out from under him. Movies stoked tracks rise and fall of murdererpro skater gator documentary about mark gator rogowski opens in new york friday, elsewhere through november. Skateboarder mark rogowski enjoys success in the 1980s, then goes to prison for rape and murder. Stoked the rise and fall of gator 2002 trailer youtube.
This documentary explores the rise and fall of 80s skateboard legend mark gator rogow. Nov 21, 2003 the rise and fall of eighties skateboard king mark gator rogowski. The rise and fall of gator rogowski process church of final judgment and the son of sam c duration. The rise and fall of gator 2002 documentary, sport usa. The rise and fall of gator is playing in your country. Stoked isnt just a documentary about mark gator rogowski, its the story of the fall of vert skating and the rise of street. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
Riding a wave of popularity in the 80s to lucrative megastardomonly to be chewed up and spat out by the corporate sponsors that created himgator ended up behind bars for rape and murder. The rise and fall of gator 2003 this documentary film explores the life of former skateboarding pro mark gator rogowski, who, in 1991, was sentenced to 31 years in jail after raping. In a simple couplet, malkmus expresses the truism that integrity is the one commodity that loses all. The harder they come, the harder they fall this film shows, in raw. The rise and fall of gator documents how this celebrity ended up on in prison for having committed a horrible murder. The rise and fall of gator, is a biographical film about mark gator rogowski, a legendary 1980s skateboarder.
Review by reeves stoked isnt just a documentary about mark gator rogowski, its the story of the fall of vert skating and the rise of street. Beginning with the shocking news of gator s demisehe brutally raped and murdered a woman, buried her in the san diego desert, and received a 31year prison sentencethe film then starts back at gator s beginnings when he was just an innocent 14year. The rise and fall of gator on dvd february 17, 2004 starring mark rogowski, tony hawk, jason jessee, stacy peralta. Gator mark anthonyhis unpredictable lines, and outrageous personal anticsmade him a favorite on the 80s pro skateboarding circuit, and for years he rode a career wave of fame, wealth, and world travel. Sport and violence against women is a very topical theme at the moment. Ana esterov, helen stickler, zachary mortensen, helen stickler. Helen stickler stoked productions teaser video, cast and film information. He is currently serving a 25 year to life sentence for the first degree murder of his exfiances friend, jessica bergsten. Gator is now serving 31 to life in prison for rape and murder. Aug 22, 2003 database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for stoked. Gator is a 1976 american action comedy film and a sequel to white lightning starring and directed by burt reynolds in his directorial debut.
The rise and fall of gator, 2002 a documentary exploring the rise and fall of 80s skateboard legend mark gator rogowski. The rise and fall of gator 2003 financial information. Click the watch on netflix button to find out if stoked. Vert was the shit you saw on vhs from your older neighbor when you were a little kidit was cool but outdated and too 80s. Its hero once a symbol of alternative cultures rebel voice eventually sells out bigtime, then caps off his descent by raping and murdering a female acquaintance. If you liked dogtown and zboys, youll like this one too. The rise and fall of gator 2002 starring mark gator rogowski and tony hawk on dvd and bluray. The rise and fall of eighties skateboard king mark gator rogowski. With mark gator rogowski, stacy peralta, tony hawk, jason jessee.
The rise and fall of gator is a documentary about the former skateboard star mark gator rogowski, his troubled youth, his rise to fame and fortune and his inevitable fall from grace. Rogowski had one of the most popular signature skateboards in the 1980s, and the most coverage in skateboarding magazines and videos for a period of time. The impossible underdog team that survives a brutal season into the final game. Mark gator rogowski, stacy peralta, tony hawk, jason jessee, john brinton hogan, steve olson, brandi mcclain, lance. I waited 20 years to do it and i enjoyed it more than anything ive ever done in this business, reynolds said after filming. If, by any chance, youd like to see an illustration of the fickle nature of pop fame even more sobering than the career of right said fred, then check out stoked. Mark gator rogowski sat on the vertical skating throne for much of the eighties, riding the same wave of extreme skateboarding popularized by tony hawk and christian hosoi.
Set in the early1990s, it presents a gripping, yet haunting tale of one of the most talented and promising skateboarders ever. The rise and fall of gator a documentary exploring the rise and fall of 80s skateboard legend mark gator rogowski. The rise and fall of the gator the 2002 movie is a documentary about the professional career of skateboarder mark gator rogowski and the emerging popularity of skateboarding in southern california. Aug 22, 2003 this is the true story of how a person can have everything and end up with nothingall before turning 30. Stoked the rise and fall of gator is a cautionary tale exploring the disastrous consequences of sudden fame followed by faltering fortune. The rise and fall of gator 2003 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The rise and fall of gator movie trailer and videos tv. Find out everything empire knows about stoked the rise and fall of gator. The rise and fall of gator 2002 this documentary film explores the life of former skateboarding pro mark gator rogowski, who, in 1991, was sentenced to 31 years in jail after raping and murdering a female acquaintance. The rise and fall of gator is rated r for vulgarity crude sexual talk and use of vulgar sexual slang terms, full male nudity, occasional use of strong sexual profanity and scenes of sportsrelated violence as well as descriptions of some violent acts. This is the story of the rise and precipitous fall of gator rogowski, one of the greatest vert skateboarders of the early eighties. Check out the latest photos and bios of the cast and filmmakers of stoked. Most of what we see of mark gator rogowski, the fallen skateboarding star who is the focus of helen sticklers lively, coolheaded. Rogowski had one of the most popular signature skateboards in the 1980s, and the most coverage in.
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