Principal 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, and Cindy Williams as Laurie Henderson
Film 76 of 244 on the Screen Path
American Graffiti
Where were you in '62?
About the film
American Graffiti at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1973 film at stop 76 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
Key craft credits
Jan D'Alquen (director of photography), Ron Eveslage (director of photography), Marcia Lucas (editor), Verna Fields (editor), and Dennis Lynton Clark (art direction)
- Director
- George Lucas
- Release
- 1973-08-11
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Genres
- Comedy and Drama
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 20 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 20 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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