Big Wednesday
A day will come that is like no other... and nothing that happens after will ever be the same.
19782h 0m6.9(194 votes)
DramaComedy
Synopsis
Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.
Big Wednesday (1978) is a drama and comedy film directed by John Milius. It stars Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, and Gary Busey. The film runs for 2 hours. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 194 votes.
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Director
Cast
Jan-Michael Vincent
Matt Johnson
William Katt
Jack Barlow
Gary Busey
Leroy "The Masochist" Smith
Patti D'Arbanville
Sally
Lee Purcell
Peggy Gordon
Sam Melville
"Bear"
Reb Brown
"Enforcer"
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Wednesday
Where can I watch Big Wednesday?
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Who stars in Big Wednesday?
Big Wednesday stars Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, and Patti D'Arbanville, and was directed by John Milius.
How long is Big Wednesday?
Big Wednesday has a runtime of 2 hours.
When did Big Wednesday come out?
Big Wednesday was released in 1978.
What genre is Big Wednesday?
Big Wednesday is a drama and comedy film.
Is Big Wednesday worth watching?
Big Wednesday holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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