A FILM TO REMEMBER: “AMERICAN GRAFFITI” (1973)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “American Graffiti”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 45th Anniversary of George Lucas’ “American Graffiti”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

It’s the proverbial end of the summer of 1962 in a small southern California town as four teenage high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies as they deal with their personal issues before they go off to college.

Still image of filmmaker George Lucas.

STUDIO:

Universal Pictures

DIRECTOR:

George Lucas

CAST:

• Richard Dreyfuss … Curt Henderson
• Ron Howard … Steve Bolander
• Paul Le Mat … John…