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Fast Times at Ridgemont High(1982)
Status: Released
Date: 1982-08-13
68%
1332 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $4,500,000.00
Revenue: $27,100,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Refugee Films
Movie: Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sean Penn
Jeff Spicoli
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Stacy Hamilton
Judge Reinhold
Brad Hamilton
Phoebe Cates
Linda Barrett
Brian Backer
Mark "Rat" Ratner
Robert Romanus
Mike Damone
Ray Walston
Mr. Hand
Scott Thomson
Arnold
Vincent Schiavelli
Mr. Vargas
Amanda Wyss
Lisa
Video Trailer Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Video: 40th Anniversary Trailer
40th Anniversary Trailer
Original Trailer
'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
Brian Backer's Date With Jennifer Jason Leigh
Karyn Kusama on FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH
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40th Anniversary Trailer - Trailer
Original Trailer - Trailer
'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times - Featurette
Brian Backer's Date With Jennifer Jason Leigh - Clip
Karyn Kusama on FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH - Featurette
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