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Big Wave (1984): Cast

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Big Wave is a 1984 documentary directed by Walt Mulconery, starring Martin Potter, Sam George and Peter Townend. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Big Wave (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Walt Mulconery
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Big Wave About?

The premise of Big Wave without spoilers.

The 1984 documentary directed by Walt Mulconery follows a cross‑country journey that showcases extreme outdoor activities along the U.S. West Coast, from Hawaii through California to Texas. It features adrenaline‑filled sequences of paragliding, surfing, skydiving, BMX riding and BASE jumping, highlighting the thrills and culture of each sport.

Big Wave Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • surfing
  • windsurfing
  • hang gliding
  • land sailing
  • roller skating
  • skating
  • skateboarding
  • beach
  • surfing contest
  • skydiving
  • parachute
  • airplane
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  • catamaran
  • sailing
  • motorcycle
  • sand skiing
  • breakdancing
  • aquatic sport
  • west coast of the united states
  • sports documentary
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Cast & crew

Big Wave Cast

Martin Potter leads the cast, with Sam George and Peter Townend. Directed by Walt Mulconery; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Big Wave

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Big Wave Also Known As

Also known as “ビッグ・ウェイブ”.

Also known as
  • ビッグ・ウェイブ

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FAQ

Big Wave FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Big Wave, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Big Wave?

Big Wave runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Big Wave released?

Big Wave was released on May 25, 1984.

Who directed Big Wave?

Big Wave was directed by Walt Mulconery.

Who is in the cast of Big Wave?

Big Wave stars Martin Potter, Sam George and Peter Townend, among 9 credited actors.

Does Big Wave have a post-credit scene?

No. Big Wave has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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