American Graffiti
On the last night before college, a band of high‑school graduates cruise their hometown’s neon‑lit streets, chasing freedom and love while the ticking clock threatens to dissolve their fleeting summer dreams.
“Where were you in '62?”
Synopsis
A group of high school graduates spend their final night together cruising the strip with their friends before leaving for college.
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A crew of 123+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Verna FieldsShot by Jan D AlquenCostumes by Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Box Office
1973 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 180× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$140.0M
Versions & cuts
- rough cut· 210 min
- re-release, 1978· 112 min · 1978
Also known as
- (English)American Graffiti
Release dates around the world3 countries · showhide
- United StatesJul 27, 1973
- SwitzerlandAug 2, 1973
- CanadaAug 11, 1973
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Cast & Crew
123 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Supporting cast
51Jim Bohan
as Holstein
Jana Bellan
as Budda
Deby Celiz
as Wendy
Lynne Marie Stewart
as Bobbie
Terence Mcgovern
as Mr. Wolfe
Kathleen Quinlan
as Peg
Ty Crowley
as Eddie
Scott Beach
as Mr. Gordon
John Brent
as Car Salesman
Gordon Analla
as Bozo
John Bracci
as Station Attendant
Jody Carlson
as Girl in Studebaker
Del Close
as Man at Bar (Guy)
Chuck Dorsett
as Man at Accident
Stephen Knox
as Kid at Accident
Joe Miksak
as Man at Liquor Store
George Meyer
as Bum at Liquor Store
James Cranna
as Thief
Johnny Weissmuller Jr
as Badass #1
William Niven
as Clerk at Liquor Store
Al Nalbandian
as Hank
Bob Pasaak
as Dale
Christopher Pray
as Al
Susan Richardson
as Judy
Fred Ross
as Ferber
Jan Dunn
as Old Woman
Charlie Murphy
as Old Man
Ed Greenberg
as Kip
Lisa Herman
as Girl in Dodge
Mark Anger
as Mr. Kroot
Kay Lenz
as Jane
Caprice Schmidt
as Announcer at Dance
Joe Spano
as Vic
Debralee Scott
as Falfa's Girl
Ron Vincent
as Jeff
Donna Wehr
as Carhop
Cam Whitman
as Balloon Girl
Jan Wilson
as Girl at Dance
Suzanne Somers
as Blonde in T-Bird
Flash Cadillac
as Herby & the Heartbeats
Linda Christensen
as Girl
Jeannette Dilger
as Student
Dennis Falt
as Student
Warren Knight
as Bass Player - Herby & the Heartbeats
Paul Lambert
as Sleeping Police Officer
Ken Martinez
as Mooner
Rick May
as Boy In Car
Sam Mcfadin
as Singer - Herby & the Heartbeats
Kris Moe
as Keyboards - Herby & the Heartbeats
Linn Phillips Iii
as Guitar - Herby & the Heartbeats
George Robinson
as Saxophone - Herby & the Heartbeats
Directors
1Writers
3Producers
5Other crew
58Dennis Lynton Clark
as Dennis Clark
Ryan Villarreal
audio description editor
Michael Evje
boom operator (uncredited)
Ann Brebner
Casting (uncredited)
Fred Roos
Casting Director, casting
Mike Fenton
Casting Director, Casting
Toni Basil
choreographer
Jan D Alquen
Cinematographer, director of photography
Ron Eveslage
Cinematographer, director of photography
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Designer
Harrison Ford Nm0000148
Credits
Walter Murch
Credits, re-recording / sound montage
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