Genre: Drama, Comedy, Coming Of Age, Sports, Cult Classic, Military, Buddies
Tagline: Three friends. Twelve Turbulent Years. And One Day We All Must Face.
Plot: Set in the years between 1962 and 1974; Produced and released in 1978.BIG WEDNESDAY follows the lives of Matt (Jan-Michael Vincent), Jack (William Katt), and Leroy (Gary Busey), three young Californians who live to surf. Together, the boys ride the waves, throw beach parties, and, of course, get into scrapes. However, as the years go by, the trio must contend with the escalating war in Vietnam and embark on the painful road to maturity. Although director and screenwriter John Milius usually dwells in a macho world of action, his meditation on the waning of youthful dreams, partially based on his own childhood, is surprisingly heartfelt. While the film depicts the close friendship shared by Matt, Jack, and Leroy, it also does justice to their favorite pastime with stunningly photographed surfing sequences. Widely considered to be one of the best surfer movies of all time, BIG WEDNESDAY pinpoints a specific era with pitch-perfect skill and nostalgia.
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John Milius
Conan the Barbarian, Red Dawn, Flight of the Intruder |
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John Milius
Apocalypse Now, Geronimo: An American Legend, The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean |
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Gary Busey
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Lethal Weapon, Lost Highway |
 | Lee Purcell
Airplane II: The Sequel, Valley Girl, Mr. Majestyk |
 | Robert Englund
Freddy vs. Jason, A Nightmare On Elm Street, Urban Legend |
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The Thomas Crown Affair, Hour of the Gun, Twice Dead | |
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Basil Poledouris
Starship Troopers, The Hunt for Red October, Conan the Barbarian |
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