Butler and Weston perform own stunts in inspirational 'Chasing Mavericks'

Like the daredevil teenage surfer whose incredibly true story is dramatised in this adrenaline-pumping biopic, Chasing Mavericks almost wiped out, but managed to ride its luck.

Director Curtis Hanson (LA Confidential) fell ill midway through production and Buckinghamshire-born filmmaker Michael Apted stepped in to complete the inspirational tale of one young man taming Mother Nature. They share credit for an overly reverential tale of rousing triumph against the odds.