The Big Surprise
Synopsis
The action never ends in Buster's incredible sex-filled world. Includes the short films "Sunkist," "Sun Stroke," "Big Surprise," "Buster," and "A Private Shooting." 2006 re-edited version also includes the short films "Angelo's David" and "Willie Wanker."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1980
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Reynolds, Dan Allman
- Original Title
- The Big Surprise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- California Choice, Laguna Pacific
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Reynolds, Dan Allman
Nick Elliot
William Higgins
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Reynolds
Director
Dan Allman
Director
Nick Elliot
Director of Photography
William Higgins
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Surprise
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What is The Big Surprise about?
The action never ends in Buster's incredible sex-filled world. Includes the short films "Sunkist," "Sun Stroke," "Big Surprise," "Buster," and "A Private Shooting." 2006 re-edited version also includes the short films "Angelo's David" and "Willie Wanker."
Who directed The Big Surprise?
The Big Surprise was directed by Mark Reynolds, Dan Allman.
Who stars in The Big Surprise?
The principal cast of The Big Surprise includes Buster, Steve York, Steve Grant, Chuck Niles, Rod Phillips.
When was The Big Surprise released and how long is it?
The Big Surprise was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Surprise?
The Big Surprise holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).