🌊 Big Wednesday (1978 · VHS · Warner Home Video · Surf Drama · 1992 Reissue · Standard Sleeve)
Gary Busey, Jan-Michael Vincent, and William Katt star as three California surfers navigating friendship, fame, and the Vietnam draft across the turbulent 1960s and early '70s. Directed by John Milius, the film blends coming-of-age drama with mythic surf cinematography, culminating in the titular “Big Wednesday” swell that tests their legacy and loyalty.
🍅 Tomato Score: 43% critics · 82% audience — criticized at release for its uneven tone and macho sentimentality, but later embraced by surf communities for its authenticity and emotional resonance.

💰 Budget: $11 million · Box Office Gross: $4.5 million (U.S.)


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