Big Wednesday (1978) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Big Wednesday (1978) — Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride… Streaming on Amazon Video...
Big Wednesday (1978) Storyline
Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.
Full Cast & Crew
- Jan-Michael Vincent as Matt Johnson
- William Katt as Jack Barlow
- Gary Busey as Leroy "The Masochist" Smith
- Patti D'Arbanville as Sally
- Lee Purcell as Peggy Gordon
- Sam Melville as "Bear"
- Reb Brown as "Enforcer"
- Robert Englund as "Fly"
- Joe Spinell as Psychologist
- Hank Worden as Shopping Cart
- Charlene Tilton as Party Girl
- Celia Milius as Bride of the Bear
- Darrell Fetty as Jim "Waxer" King
- Gerry Lopez as Gerry Lopez
- Hank Worden as Shopping Cart (as Hank Warden)
Why Watch Big Wednesday?
The Vibe: Big Wednesday is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and comedy movie from 1978. Directed by John Milius, and starring Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.9/10, Big Wednesday retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with comedy elements, Big Wednesday deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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