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Big Wednesday (1978)

English comedy drama film directed by John Milius

Film facts

Runtime
1h 58m 118 min
Released
26 May 1978
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Big Wednesday has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 min). The English film released on 26 May 1978. It is directed by John Milius and stars Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt and Gary Busey.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Director
John Milius
Cinematography
Bruce Surtees
Written by
John Milius
Produced by
Buzz Feitshans
Distribution
Warner Bros. Entertainment

Box office, awards and more

Set in
California
Filmed in
Malibu, Santa Monica

Release and where to watch

In theatres
26 May 1978
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Big Wednesday?

Big Wednesday has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes, or 118 min.

When did Big Wednesday release?

Big Wednesday released on 26 May 1978.

Who directed Big Wednesday?

Big Wednesday is directed by John Milius.

Who is in the cast of Big Wednesday?

The cast of Big Wednesday includes Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Lee Purcell, Darrell Fetty and Patti D'Arbanville.

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Updated 11 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.