American Graffiti
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Universal Studios  (1973) 112 mins PG

7.6 (25,763 votes)
Features the coming of age of four teenagers on their last summer night before college. Rediscover drag racing, Inspiration Point and drive-ins all over again in this nostalgic look back at the early '60's. The incredible soundtrack brings you the most memorable rock 'n' roll hits of the era....

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Cast and Crew
Ron Howard  ......  Steve Bolander
Richard Dreyfuss  ......  Curt Henderson
Cindy Williams  ......  Laurie Henderson
Suzanne Somers  ...... 
Mackenzie Phillips  ......  Carol
Paul LeMat  ...... 
Director  .....  George Lucas
Producer  .....  Francis Ford Coppola; Gary Kurtz
Writer  .....  George Lucas; Gloria Katz
Notes
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When John Milner is cruising the strip for the first time he is supposedly alone in his rod, however right after the guy in the black coupe tells John to watch out for the cops, you can see that there's someone in the passenger seat beside him. (more)

Trivia:
Shot almost exclusively at night. (more)

Filming Locations:
California, USA (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Terry Fields: Hey, what do you say, Curt? Last night in town - you guys gonna have a little bash before you leave?
Steve Bolander: The Moose have been looking for you all day.
[hands check to Curt]
Steve Bolander: They got worried - thought you were trying to avoid them or something.
Terry Fields: What is it? What do ya got?
Curt Henderson: Oh, great.
Terry Fields: That's $2000 man! $2000!
Steve Bolander: Mr. Jennings gave it to me to give to you. He says he's sorry it's so late, but it's the first scholarship the Moose Lodge has given out. And he, uh, says they're all very proud of you back at the lodge.
Curt Henderson: Cute. Why don't you hold it for me for awhile?
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Awards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 7 wins & 5 nominations (more)