

Big Wednesday
1978-05-26 · 120 min · ★ 6.9
Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.
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Production details
- Directors
- John Milius
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures, A-Team Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 11,000,000
Top Cast
Jan-Michael VincentMatt Johnson
William KattJack Barlow
Gary BuseyLeroy "The Masochist" Smith
Patti D'ArbanvilleSally
Lee PurcellPeggy Gordon
Sam Melville"Bear"
Reb Brown"Enforcer"
Robert Englund"Fly"
Joe SpinellPsychologist
Hank WordenShopping Cart
Charlene TiltonParty Girl
Celia MiliusBride of the Bear
Darrell FettyJim "Waxer" King
Gerry LopezGerry Lopez
Hank WordenShopping Cart (as Hank Warden)
Steve KanalySally's Husband
Barbara HaleMrs. Barlow
Fran RyanLucyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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