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Big Wednesday

Big Wednesday

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

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Big Wednesday
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1978-05-26
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Rating: 6.88/10 (187 votes)
  • Budget: $11,000,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, A-Team Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.5166
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jan-Michael Vincent

Jan-Michael Vincent

as Matt Johnson

William Katt

William Katt

as Jack Barlow

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

as Leroy "The Masochist" Smith

Patti D'Arbanville

Patti D'Arbanville

as Sally

Lee Purcell

Lee Purcell

as Peggy Gordon

Sam Melville

Sam Melville

as "Bear"

Reb Brown

Reb Brown

as "Enforcer"

Robert Englund

Robert Englund

as "Fly"

Joe Spinell

Joe Spinell

as Psychologist

Hank Worden

Hank Worden

as Shopping Cart

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

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

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Wednesday?

Big Wednesday is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1978-05-26.

Who are the main actors in Big Wednesday?

The main cast includes Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D'Arbanville, Lee Purcell, .

Where can I watch Big Wednesday online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Big Wednesday is available.

Is Big Wednesday based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Big Wednesday?

Big Wednesday has an IMDb rating of 6.88/10 based on 187 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Big Wednesday?

The movie had a production budget of $11,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Big Wednesday?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures, A-Team Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Big Wednesday filmed?

Big Wednesday was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Big Wednesday?

The total runtime of Big Wednesday is 120 minutes.

Is Big Wednesday suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Big Wednesday?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Big Wednesday.

Does Big Wednesday have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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