High School U.S.A.
“Pick up your speed or get out of the way.”
Synopsis
Set in a senior high school class, J.J. pursues the girlfriend of a rival from a higher clique which culminates in a race at the end of the movie between the two rivals in this light comedy.
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Top Cast
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Michael J. Fox
Jay-Jay Manners
Nancy McKeon
Beth Franklin
Todd Bridges
Otto Lipton
Angela Cartwright
Miss D'Angelo
Bob Denver
Milton Feld
Dwayne Hickman
Mr. Plaza
Lauri Hendler
Nadine
Dana Plato
Cara Ames
Crystal Bernard
Anne-Marie Conklin
Anthony Edwards
Beau Middleton
Frank Bank
Mr. Gerardi
Elinor Donahue
Mrs. Franklin
Tony Dow
Principal Pete Kinney
Steve Franken
Dr. Fritz Hauptmann
David Nelson
Mr. Krinsky, Janitor
Ken Osmond
Baxter Franklin
Dawn Wells
MIss Lorilee Lee
Jon Caliri
Jerry
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Amateau
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
- Original Score
- Tony Berg, Miles Goodman
- Original Title
- High School U.S.A.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Hill/Mandelker Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Amateau
Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
Tony Berg, Miles Goodman
Jack Whitman
John Cortland
Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Eisenstock
Writer
Larry Mintz
Writer
Rod Amateau
Director
Alan Eisenstock
Producer
Tony Berg
Original Music Composer
Jack Whitman
Director of Photography
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
John Cortland
Editor
Larry Mintz
Producer
Dodie Shepard
Costume Design
George Costello
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About High School U.S.A.
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What is High School U.S.A. about?
Set in a senior high school class, J.J. pursues the girlfriend of a rival from a higher clique which culminates in a race at the end of the movie between the two rivals in this light comedy.
Who directed High School U.S.A.?
High School U.S.A. was directed by Rod Amateau.
Who stars in High School U.S.A.?
The principal cast of High School U.S.A. includes Michael J. Fox, Nancy McKeon, Todd Bridges, Angela Cartwright, Bob Denver.
When was High School U.S.A. released and how long is it?
High School U.S.A. was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for High School U.S.A.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High School U.S.A. was composed by Tony Berg, Miles Goodman.