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Big Wednesday is a 1978 American coming of age buddy sports comedy-drama film directed by John Milius. Written by Milius and Dennis Aaberg, it is loosely based on their own experiences at Malibu, California. The picture stars Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, and Gary Busey as California surfers facing life and the Vietnam War against the backdrop of their love of surfing.
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1978 · 2h · Drama · Comedy
TMDB 6.9/10 (194 votes)
Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.
Directed by John Milius
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John MiliusDirector
Jan-Michael Vincentas Matt Johnson
William Kattas Jack Barlow
Gary Buseyas Leroy "The Masochist" Smith
Patti D'Arbanvilleas Sally
Lee Purcellas Peggy Gordon
Sam Melvilleas "Bear"
Reb Brownas "Enforcer"
Robert Englundas "Fly"
Joe Spinellas Psychologist
Hank Wordenas Shopping Cart
Charlene Tiltonas Party Girl
Celia Miliusas Bride of the Bear
Darrell Fettyas Jim "Waxer" King
Gerry Lopezas Gerry Lopez