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Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi is a 2006 documentary directed by Cesario Montaño, starring Christian Hosoi, Tony Hawk and Jason Lee. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Cesario Montaño
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi About?

The premise of Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi without spoilers.

Christian Hosoi rose to fame in the mid‑80s as skateboarding’s rock star, famous for the “Christ Air” vertical trick. His success fell apart when crystal‑meth addiction led to a prison sentence for drug smuggling. Turning to faith, he rebuilt his life. The documentary blends home‑movie footage, a driving soundtrack, and interviews with his family and skate legends Tony Hawk, Jason Lee, Lance Mountain, Jay Adams, Tony Alva and Mark Ragowski, portraying his extreme highs and painful lows.

Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi Themes & Keywords

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  • riding a skateboard
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Cast & crew

Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi Cast & Characters

Christian Hosoi leads the cast, with Tony Hawk and Jason Lee. Directed by Cesario Montaño; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Also known as “Rising Son - The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi”.

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Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi?

Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi released?

Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi was released on April 7, 2006.

Who directed Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi?

Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi was directed by Cesario Montaño.

Who is in the cast of Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi?

Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi stars Christian Hosoi, Tony Hawk and Jason Lee, among 10 credited actors.

Does Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi have a post-credit scene?

No. Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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