7 Gnarly Surfing Scenes

Hang 10 with this lot as we catch a wave...

Big Wednesday (1978)

Bodacious Bods: Matt Johnson (Jan-Michael Vincent), Jack Barlow (William Katt), (Leroy Smith) Gary Busey

Why So Cool? Shoved through the blender of a pre- and post-Vietnam USA, it's the tale of three friends who must deal with their changing lives and aging bodies.

The best moment comes when the three aging surf dudes make it to the beach for one final celebration of their favourite sport.

With very real, huge waves, shot at a time before movie types stuck to surfing on CGI, it's a jaw-dropping celebration of male bonding out on the sea.

Wipe Out Words:
"If you leave me here, I'm gonna drown. And all you'll find is this s****y old board..."

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