American Graffiti
"Where were you in '62?"
Originally released in 1973. American Graffiti is a comedy/drama film. directed by George Lucas.
Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, and Paul Le Mat
Synopsis
A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1,536 votes)
Budget
$777K
Production budget
Box Office
$140M
180.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
as Curt Henderson
Ron Howard
as Steve Bolander
Paul Le Mat
as John Milner
Charles Martin Smith
as Terry 'The Toad' Fields
Cindy Williams
as Laurie Henderson
Candy Clark
as Debbie Dunham
Mackenzie Phillips
as Carol
Wolfman Jack
as XERB Disc Jockey
Bo Hopkins
as Joe Young
Manuel Padilla Jr.
as Carlos
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $777,000
- Revenue
- $140,000,000
Production Companies
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
- The Coppola Company
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Graffiti about?
A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
Who directed American Graffiti?
American Graffiti was directed by George Lucas.
How long is American Graffiti?
American Graffiti has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was American Graffiti released?
American Graffiti was released on August 11, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Graffiti?
The main cast of American Graffiti includes Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams.
Is American Graffiti worth watching?
American Graffiti has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,536 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.