American Graffiti (1973)
- Aug 10, 1973
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 8
PG | 1 hr 50 min | 7.4/10 | Comedy, Drama
Parental Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested, Some material may not be suitable for children.)
Storyline
“American Graffiti” (1973) captures the last night of summer in 1962, as recent high school graduates cruise the California strip with friends, chasing small-town thrills and futures yet to unfold. A nostalgic tapestry of rock ’n’ roll, youthful longing, and adolescence edging toward adulthood.
Why It’s Our Vibe
It’s a sugar-high mix of teenage energy that strikes a chord with everyone who’s ever lingered in youth’s golden hour. George Lucas crafts a time-capsule of innocence on wheels—rock music blasting, Wild cats spinning, and the hush-of-dawn introspection merging into one unforgettable ride.
Director
George Lucas
Writer
George Lucas
Gloria Katz
Willard Huyck
Starring
Richard Dreyfuss
Ron Howard
Paul Le Mat
Charles Martin Smith
Candy Clark
Mackenzie Phillips
Cindy Williams
Wolfman Jack
Harrison Ford (minor role)
Produced by
Francis Ford Coppola
Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.
The Coppola Company
Universal Pictures
Cinematography
Ron Eveslage
Jan D’Alquen
Haskell Wexler (visual consultant)
Edited by
Verna Fields
Marcia Lucas
Music by
Various period tracks (diegetic soundtrack)
Distributed by
Universal Pictures
Release date
August 11, 1973 (United States)
Run Time
1 hr 50 min
Country
United States
Languages
English
Budget
$750,000
Box office
$115 million+
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