Big Wednesday
Warner Brothers' 1978 coming-of-age surfing movie directed by John Milius, starring Gary Busey, Jan-Michael Vincent, and William Katt; initially a critical and box-office dud, but rehabilitated over the years into a cult favorite. While Hollywood made about two dozen surf-themed movies in the '60s, including the cartoonish Beach Party and Beach Blanket Bingo (along with Ride the Wild Surf, a fair...
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"Big Wednesday," Hangover CureSubscribe to view
"Big Wednesday," Mexican weekendSubscribe to view
Peter Townend in Big Wednesday. Photo: Dan Merkel/A-FrameSubscribe to view
Jan-Michael Vincent on set during Big Wednesday shoot in HawaiiSubscribe to view
John Milius (center) with Gerry Lopez (left) and Jan-Michael Vincent, on Big Wednesday setSubscribe to view
Big Wednesday poster, featuring Ian CairnsSubscribe to view
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"Big Wednesday," Hangover Cure
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"Big Wednesday," Mexican weekend
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Peter Townend in Big Wednesday. Photo: Dan Merkel/A-Frame
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Jan-Michael Vincent on set during Big Wednesday shoot in Hawaii
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John Milius (center) with Gerry Lopez (left) and Jan-Michael Vincent, on Big Wednesday set
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Big Wednesday poster, featuring Ian Cairns