1978 Big Wednesday Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves. Credits Director John Milius Producers Buzz Feitshans , Tamara Asseyev , Alexandra Rose Writers Dennis Aaberg , John Milius Cinematographer Bruce Surtees Composer Basil Poledouris Cast Jan-Michael Vincent , William Katt , Gary Busey , Patti D'Arbanville , Lee Purcell , Sam Melville , Reb Brown , Robert Englund , Joe Spinell , Hank Worden Studios Warner Bros. Pictures , A Team Productions Genres Drama Comedy External IMDb Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax