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American Graffiti

Show Type: Movie
Language: English
Genre: Comedy, Romance

    Show description

    In the last night of summer 1962, four teenagers, Steve (Ron Howard), Curt (Richard Dreyfuss), Terry (Charles Martin Smith) and John (Paul Le Mat) of Modesto, California, decide to have some fun before they join a prestigious college the next morning. Steve ponders a future with girlfriend Laurie (Cindy Williams), Curt chases a mysterious blonde, Terry tries to act cool by borrowing Steve's car and picking up a girl, and John prepares for a car race against Bob Falfa (Harrison Ford), but nothing can stop the next day from coming and with it the totally different future that awaits them.

    Show Details

    Cast Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams
    Director George Lucas
    Writers Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck
    Produced By Francis Ford Coppola, Gary Kurtz
    Release Date 11 August 1973 (USA)
    IMDB Rating 7.6/10
    Nominated For Oscar Awards in 1974 for Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Candy Clark, Best Director: George Lucas, Best Picture: Francis Ford Coppola; BAFTA Film Award in 1975 for Best Supporting Actress: Cindy Williams
    Followed By More American Graffiti
    Trivia The scene in which Steve assures Laurie he is staying in town and not going with Curt was shot in one take. Ron Howard and Cindy Williams had already been released from shooting and were in their street clothes when they were told to put their costumes back on so they could shoot that scene.
    Awards Won Golden Globe Awards in 1974 for Most Promising Newcomer - Male; Paul Le Mat, Best Motion Picture

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