In God's Hands (film)

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In God's Hands
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Directed by Zalman King
Written byZalman King
Matt George
Produced byTom Stern
Starring
CinematographyJohn B. Aronson
Edited byJames Gavin Bedford
Joe Shugart
Distributed by TriStar Pictures
Release date
  • April 24, 1998 (1998-04-24)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$1,546,414 [1]

In God's Hands is a 1998 film by Zalman King, released through the production company created by actor Charlie Sheen and Bret Michaels, Sheen Michaels Entertainment. [2] The basic story is of three young surfers on an action tour of the world's most exotic and dangerous surfing spots. They travel to Madagascar, Mexico, Bali and Hawaii seeking the ultimate wave, a 40-foot force of nature that travels at speeds up to 35 miles per hour.

Contents

Cast

Soundtrack

The film's theme song "Sane" was written by Yoshiki and performed by Violet UK. [3]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes the film has a 0% rating based on reviews from 6 critics. [4] In an article in Beach Grit, cast member and co-screenwriter Matt George described it as the "worst film ever made." [5]

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References

  1. In God's Hands at Box Office Mojo
  2. "BRET MICHAELS Talks CHARLIE SHEEN, Bandanas". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  3. In God's Hands (1998 film) - end credits
  4. "In God's Hands - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  5. George, Matt. "Matt George on worst film ever made: "Think of In God's Hands as a ten-million dollar disaster movie!"". Beach Grit.