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Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, Spanish
No matter what rolled in on the tides of time, California surfing buddies Matt, Jack and Leroy knew they'd stick together and that they'd be ready when a rare 20-foot swell hit the coast at last. Big Wednesday celebrates surfing as much as the most dedicated kid who ever waxed a board. It's also a fascinating 1962-1974 chronicle of friendships and lifestyles in transition. John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Red Dawn) directs and co-scripts with a passion for the ultimate ride and a truthful feel for those turbulent times. Stars Jan-Michael Vincent and William Katt are accomplished surfers, co-lead Gary Busey (Point Break) learned for the role. And the vivid camerawork drops you inside awesome barrels of ocean blue.
"Possibly one of the best American films of the '70s." Time Out Film Guide
Editor's Note
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.
| Features | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese | | Commentary By John Milius | | Busey/Milius Film Highlights | | Audio: English, French Dolby Digital Stereo | | Widescreen Version Enhanced For 16x9 TVs | | All-New Digital Transfer | | Trailer |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 4/20/2004 |
| Running Time: 120 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1978 | | Catalog ID: 11182 | | UPC: 00085391118220 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | Variety
"...[The surfing scenes] are exciting....The camera is placed almost inside the waves..." 05/24/1978Total Film
"...A cult fave....A mature ode to lost youth..." 11/01/2003 p.128 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  5 | | Plot | 5 | | Acting |  4.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 That looks like the Point Grinder Monday, August 12, 2002
yamon from Long Beach, CA
It's about time this classic little gem made it to DVD. I was getting tired of dragging out my freakin' VCR and watching this on "pan & scam!" everytime I needed my Big Wednesday fix. Not only that, but now I can scan to all the good stuff likerightfreakinnow!
When this bad dawg makes it to my DVD player, I'm going to track it right to the party scene (the enforcer). Then to the draft (it says here that you homo sex-shul). Then to TJ (no, this is Peggy Gordon). Then back and forth to all the sweet wave riding of Gerry Lopez, J. Riddle, and Peter Townend.
Thank You whoever suggested this finally be transfered to DV-flippin'-D!
MASOCHISTOOOOOH!!!!! Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 The Culture of Surfing Sunday, June 23, 2002
Buda from Ladera Ranch,CA
Greatest Hollywood Surf flick ever shot!!!
This film is the only Hollywood movie ever produced that captures the true surfing culture. No doubt!!!
"Point Break" is at the other end of the spectrum and has nothing on this flick. Was this review helpful?
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