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Big Wednesday

1978•2h 0m•★ 6.9•Released

DramaComedy

A day will come that is like no other... and nothing that happens after will ever be the same.

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Overview

Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.

Movie details

Release date: 1978
Runtime: 2h 0m
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: John Milius
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, A-Team Productions
Budget: $11,000,000

Cast

Portrait of Jan-Michael Vincent

Jan-Michael Vincent

Matt Johnson

Portrait of William Katt

William Katt

Jack Barlow

Portrait of Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Leroy "The Masochist" Smith

Portrait of Patti D'Arbanville

Patti D'Arbanville

Sally

Portrait of Lee Purcell

Lee Purcell

Peggy Gordon

Portrait of Sam Melville

Sam Melville

"Bear"

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Big Wednesday (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]•Trailer

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