Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for love, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone. Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer faces-off with the resolute teacher, Mr. Hand. Hilarity and heartbreak ensue.
Director:
Amy Heckerling
Writer:
Cameron Crowe
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Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli |
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Jennifer Jason Leigh as Stacy Hamilton |
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Judge Reinhold as Brad Hamilton |
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Phoebe Cates as Linda Barrett |
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Brian Backer as Mark "Rat" Ratner |
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Robert Romanus as Mike Damone |
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Ray Walston as Mr. Hand |
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Scott Thomson as Arnold |
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Vincent Schiavelli as Mr. Vargas |
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Amanda Wyss as Lisa |
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D.W. Brown as Ron Johnson |
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Forest Whitaker as Charles Jefferson |
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Kelli Maroney as Cindy |
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Tom Nolan as Dennis Taylor |
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Blair Tefkin as Pat Bernardo |
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Eric Stoltz as Stoner Bud |
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Stanley Davis Jr. as Jefferson's Brother |
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James Russo as Robber |
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James Bolt as Greg |
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Nicolas Cage as Brad's Bud |
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Reginald Farmer as Vice Principal |
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Anthony Edwards as Stoner Bud |
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Pamela Springsteen as Dina Phillips |
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Stuart Cornfeld as Pirate King |
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Sonny Carl Davis as Businessman |
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Michael Wyle as Brad's Bud |
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David Price as Desmond |
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Patrick Brennan as Curtis Spicoli |
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Julie Guilmette as Perry's Pizza Waitress |
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Shelly O'Neill as Perry's Pizza Waitress |
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Stu Nahan as Himself |
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Duane Tucker as Dr. Brandt |
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Martin Brest as Dr. Miller |
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Douglas Brian Martin as Angry Twin |
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Steven M. Martin as Angry Twin |
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Taylor Negron as Himself |
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Kenny Lawrence as Ticket Customer |
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John Hollander as Ticket Customer |
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Ricky Redlich as Ticket Customer |
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Nancy Wilson as Beautiful Girl in Car |
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David Resnik as Reeves Nevo & The Cinch |
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Erick Leroy Burdette as Reeves Nevo & The Cinch |
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David Doolittle as Reeves Nevo & The Cinch |
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Tom B. Bralley as Reeves Nevo & The Cinch |
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Reeves Nevo as Reeves Nevo & The Cinch |
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Virginia Peters as Restaurant Waitress |
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Laurie Hendricks as Nurse |
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Lois Brandt as Mrs. O'Rourke |
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Ellen Fenwick as Stacey's Mom |
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Cherie Effron as Girl #1 |
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Suzanne Marie Fava as Girl #2 |
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Lana Clarkson as Mrs. Vargas |
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Roy Holmer Wallack as Santa Claus |
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Ava Lazar as Playmate |
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Lori Sutton as Playmate |
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April Audia as Mary Ann Zlotnick (uncredited) |
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Jason Bernard as Gym Teacher (uncredited) |
| Production | Irving Azoff | Producer |
| Editing | Eric Jenkins | Editor |
| Directing | Amy Heckerling | Director |
| Camera | Matthew F. Leonetti | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Cameron Crowe | Screenplay |
| Production | Art Linson | Producer |
| Writing | Cameron Crowe | Novel |
| Sound | Sammy Hagar | Theme Song Performance |
| Crew | Al Wyatt Sr. | Stunts |
| Crew | Richard E. Butler | Stunts |
| Production | Don Phillips | Casting |
| Art | Daniel A. Lomino | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Marilyn Vance | Costume Design |
| Production | C.O. Erickson | Unit Production Manager |
| Production | C.O. Erickson | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Janice D. Brandow | Hairstylist |
| Art | Cloudia Rebar | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Frank Griffin | Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Tim Gilbert | Stunts |
| Crew | David R. Ellis | Stunts |
| Crew | Larry Holt | Stunts |
| Sound | Anthony Magro | Sound Effects Editor |
| Sound | James Troutman | Sound Effects Editor |
| Lighting | Pat Blymyer | Gaffer |
| Editing | Debra Chiate | Assistant Editor |
| Camera | John R. Leonetti | Assistant Camera |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert Chase | Costume Supervisor |
| Art | Dudley Holmes | Property Master |
| Camera | Ron Grover | Still Photographer |
| Sound | Jim Weidman | Music Editor |
| Editing | Donah Bassett | Negative Cutter |
| Sound | Bob Destocki | Music Coordinator |
| Crew | Joan Eisenberg | Unit Publicist |
| Sound | Dennis Jones | Boom Operator |
| Lighting | Hugo Cortina | Gaffer |
| Directing | Albert M. Shapiro | First Assistant Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Chuck Velasco | Costume Supervisor |
| Sound | Jeffrey L. Sandler | Sound Effects Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Donna Linson | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Directing | Marty P. Ewing | Second Assistant Director |
| Crew | John Moio | Stunt Coordinator |
| Camera | James Glennon | Camera Operator |
| Camera | John J. Linder | Key Grip |
| Sound | Edward Steidele | Foley Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Marla Schlom | Costume Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Shanan Harrell | Costume Supervisor |
| Sound | James Thompson | Sound Recordist |
| Directing | Marion Tumen | Script Supervisor |
| Editing | Arthur W. Forney | Assistant Editor |
| Crew | Julius LeFlore | Stunts |
| Crew | Ben Scott | Stunts |