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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Based on Cameron Crowe's real-life adventures, Fast Times follows a group of Southern California high school students as they grow up. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner seek romance, aided by their older classmates Linda Barrett and Mike Damone. Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer, clashes with the resolute teacher Mr. Hand. Hilarity and heartbreak ensue.

Director(s)

David Price

Martin Brest

Amy Heckerling

Marty P. Ewing

Albert M. Shapiro

Marion Tumen

Where to watch

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Cast & Crew

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Brad's Bud

Vincent Schiavelli

Vincent Schiavelli

Mr. Vargas

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Stacy Hamilton

Judge Reinhold

Judge Reinhold

Brad Hamilton

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Stoner Bud

Ray Walston

Ray Walston

Mr. Hand

James Russo

James Russo

Robber

Albert M. Shapiro

Albert M. Shapiro

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Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Charles Jefferson

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Jeff Spicoli

Marion Tumen

Marion Tumen

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Taylor Negron

Taylor Negron

Himself

Martin Brest

Martin Brest

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April Audia

April Audia

Mary Ann Zlotnick (uncredited)

Stuart Cornfeld

Stuart Cornfeld

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Amanda Wyss

Amanda Wyss

Lisa

Virginia Peters

Virginia Peters

Restaurant Waitress

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Stoner Bud

Scott Thomson

Scott Thomson

Arnold

Jason Bernard

Jason Bernard

Gym Teacher (uncredited)

Lana Clarkson

Lana Clarkson

Mrs. Vargas

Ava Lazar

Ava Lazar

Playmate

Tom Nolan

Tom Nolan

Dennis Taylor

Amy Heckerling

Amy Heckerling

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Sonny Carl Davis

Sonny Carl Davis

Businessman

Phoebe Cates

Phoebe Cates

Linda Barrett

Brian Backer

Brian Backer

Mark "Rat" Ratner

Marty P. Ewing

Marty P. Ewing

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Blair Tefkin

Blair Tefkin

Pat Bernardo

Kelli Maroney

Kelli Maroney

Cindy

Pamela Springsteen

Pamela Springsteen

Dina Phillips

Stu Nahan

Stu Nahan

Himself

David Price

David Price

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Duane Tucker

Duane Tucker

Dr. Brandt

Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson

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Lori Sutton

Lori Sutton

Playmate

Shelly O'Neill

Shelly O'Neill

Perry's Pizza Waitress

Reginald Farmer

Reginald Farmer

Vice Principal

Robert Romanus

Robert Romanus

Mike Damone

D.W. Brown

D.W. Brown

Ron Johnson

Stanley Davis Jr.

Stanley Davis Jr.

Jefferson's Brother

James Bolt

James Bolt

Greg

Michael Wyle

Michael Wyle

Brad's Bud

Patrick Brennan

Patrick Brennan

Curtis Spicoli

Julie Guilmette

Julie Guilmette

Perry's Pizza Waitress

Douglas Brian Martin

Douglas Brian Martin

Angry Twin

Steven M. Martin

Steven M. Martin

Angry Twin

Kenny Lawrence

Kenny Lawrence

Ticket Customer

John Hollander

John Hollander

Ticket Customer

Ricky Redlich

Ricky Redlich

Ticket Customer

David Resnik

David Resnik

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Erick Leroy Burdette

Erick Leroy Burdette

Reeves Nevo & The Cinch

David Doolittle

David Doolittle

Reeves Nevo & The Cinch

Tom B. Bralley

Tom B. Bralley

Reeves Nevo & The Cinch

Reeves Nevo

Reeves Nevo

Reeves Nevo & The Cinch

Laurie Hendricks

Laurie Hendricks

Nurse

Lois Brandt

Lois Brandt

Mrs. O'Rourke

Ellen Fenwick

Ellen Fenwick

Stacey's Mom

Cherie Effron

Cherie Effron

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Suzanne Marie Fava

Suzanne Marie Fava

Girl #2

Roy Holmer Wallack

Roy Holmer Wallack

Santa Claus

Details

GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime1h 30 mins
Released on13 Aug 1982
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America

Reviews

JPV852

8/10

Seen this one a few times over the years and still as fun as ever with a wonderful ensemble cast, a few of which have had a sustained career (others, like Phoebe Cates, Robert Romanus and Brian Backer, not so much). Has a good amount of heart mixed in with the comedy. Not sure where I place this amongst other coming-of-age flicks like The Breakfast Club or Dazed and Confused) but still really well made. **4.0/5**

All Trailers

40th Anniversary Trailer
Original Trailer