Big Wednesday (1978) - The Hottest Ride Ever Scene (10/10) - YouTube He was also responsible for the creation of the surf-obsessed Captain Kilgore and some of the most iconic lines (Charlies dont surf) in Apocalypse Now (1979). And the climactic showdown between the heroic trio and the monster waves is so good it makes up for the rest (the trio's Wild Bunch-inspired walk to destiny is by far Milius's finest cinematic moment) More than any other movie Milius directed, Big Wednesday contains the joy of filmmaking (he waited his whole career to make this movie). In the background you see all the Hollywood chairs for the actors and such. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, executive in charge of production (uncredited), second assistant director trainee (uncredited), sound effects editor (as Joe von Stroheim), stairs fall double for Geoff Parks (uncredited) / stunt coordinator (uncredited), camera operator: special water photography, wardrobe supervisor: women (as Ann Lambert), wardrobe supervisor: men (as Bill Minton Jr.), music consultant (uncredited) / musician: violin (uncredited), surfing photography consultant (as Roger Brown). While Milius has been forgotten by most contemporary viewers and critics, the legacy of Big Wednesday continues to live on. That completely changed his mind, because here was a day when the surf was barely breaking and he almost dies, and were out there on big days. No Ads. IC: Well, it was pretty horrible in 76. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. Renew Premium Membership Now; My Account; Personal Info & Password; Payment & Settings; Premium Benefits; Site Settings; Help Center; Try Premium Free Now; My Account Each plays a talented . In the last sequence of the film, the three are reunited to face the Great swell of 74, which represents the final moment in this maturation process. Several surf legends Peter Townend, Ian Cairns, Jay Riddle and Bill Hamilton were involved in the making of the film as stunt coordinators or doubles. After roping in a few replacements, including Billy Hamilton, to stand in for Vincent and famous Malibu surfer Lance Carson to double for the third star, Gary Busey, the crew set off for El Salvador, where the filming for Big Wednesday got underway. A coming of age story, it chronicles the three characters transition to adulthood with parties, surf trips, marriage and the Vietnam War in the background. And then there was the surfing. I dug a Yater spoon out of David Adornettos back yard and used it as my longboard, though we also brought our shortboards. It didnt work. Also notice all the longboards. Matt Johnson, Jack Barlow, and Leroy Smith are three young California surfers in the 1960s.
