The Boys of Sunset Ridge (2001)
Four young friends sneak onto an exclusive country club for 18 holes of golf, and begin a tradition that will strengthen their bonds and weather the test of time in this affectionate drama from writer/director Doug McKeon (On Golden Pond). Ben, Hank, Charlie, and John are four spirited youths with a shared love of golf. Determined to play a round at the exclusive Sunset Ridge Country Club despite the fact that none of them are members, the longtime friends sneak onto the golf course, and vow to make their clandestine game an annual event. Over the years, each of the four friends set down different paths in life, but through it all they never miss a game. When 60 years have passed, and the time comes to reflect on their rich and varied experiences, all four realize that it was the power of friendship that helped them endure hard times, and never lose hope that things will get better
Cast
- Burt Young - Hank Bartlowski
- Ronny Cox - Ben Thorpe
- John Heard - John Burroughs
- Pat Morita - Charlie Watanabe
- Brian Tochi - Charlie Watanabe at 33
- T. Scott Cunningham - John Burroughs at 33
- Lee Tergesen - Ben Thorpe at 33
- John Ventimiglia - Hank Bartlowski at 33
- Ricky Ullman - John Burroughs at 13
- Jack Gilpin - Simon Longfellow
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boys of Sunset Ridge about?
- Four young friends sneak onto an exclusive country club for 18 holes of golf, and begin a tradition that will strengthen their bonds and weather the test of time in this affectionate drama from writer/director Doug McKeon (On Golden Pond). Ben, Hank, Charlie, and John are four spirited youths with a shared love of golf. Determined to play a round at the exclusive Sunset Ridge Country Club despite the fact that none of them are members, the longtime friends sneak onto the golf course, and vow to make their clandestine game an annual event. Over the years, each of the four friends set down different paths in life, but through it all they never miss a game. When 60 years have passed, and the time comes to reflect on their rich and varied experiences, all four realize that it was the power of friendship that helped them endure hard times, and never lose hope that things will get better
- Who directed The Boys of Sunset Ridge?
- The Boys of Sunset Ridge was directed by Doug McKeon.
- Who stars in The Boys of Sunset Ridge?
- The Boys of Sunset Ridge stars Burt Young, Ronny Cox, John Heard, Pat Morita, Brian Tochi, T. Scott Cunningham.
- How long is The Boys of Sunset Ridge?
- The Boys of Sunset Ridge has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Boys of Sunset Ridge?
- The Boys of Sunset Ridge is a Drama film.