Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: A day will come that is like no other… and nothing that happens after will ever be the same.
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: 1978-05-26
- Runtime: 120.0 min
- Budget: $11.0 million
- Revenue: Not Available
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, A, Team
Cast & Crew
Jan, Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D’Arbanville, Lee Purcell, Sam Melville, Reb Brown, Robert Englund, Joe Spinell, Hank Worden, Charlene Tilton, Celia Milius, Darrell Fetty, Gerry Lopez, Hank Worden, Steve Kanaly, Barbara Hale, Fran Ryan, Keith Davis, Johnny Fain, Rick Dano, Michael Talbott, Janet Julian
Synopsis – What to Expect from “Big Wednesday”
Big Wednesday is a classic 1978 coming-of-age drama set in Southern California during the 1960s and 70s. The movie follows the lives of three teenage friends, Jack Barlowe, Matt Johnson, and Leroy Smith, as they surf their way through life.
The three friends have been surfing together since they were kids and are now in their late teens. They are at a crossroads in their lives, as they are all about to enter adulthood and must make decisions about their futures. Jack, the leader of the group, is determined to stay on the beach and live the life of a surfer, while Matt is more interested in pursuing a career in the military. Leroy, the wildest of the group, is unsure of what he wants to do with his life.
The movie follows the three friends as they surf, party, and explore their feelings for each other. They also face the challenges of growing up, including dealing with relationships, family issues, and the Vietnam War.
The movie culminates in a big surfing competition, the ‘Big Wednesday’, which serves as a test of the friends’ courage and friendship. As the competition approaches, the friends must decide whether they will stay together and remain on the beach, or if they will go their separate ways.
Big Wednesday is a timeless classic that captures the spirit of friendship, adventure, and the struggles of growing up. It is a must-see for anyone who loves
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