American Graffiti
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Synopsis
A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
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Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Curt Henderson
Ron Howard
Steve Bolander
Paul Le Mat
John Milner
Charles Martin Smith
Terry 'The Toad' Fields
Cindy Williams
Laurie Henderson
Candy Clark
Debbie Dunham
Mackenzie Phillips
Carol
Wolfman Jack
XERB Disc Jockey
Bo Hopkins
Joe Young
Manuel Padilla Jr.
Carlos
Beau Gentry
Ants
Harrison Ford
Bob Falfa
Jim Bohan
Holstein
Jana Bellan
Budda
Deby Celiz
Wendy
Lynne Marie Stewart
Bobbie
Terence McGovern
Mr. Wolfe
Kathleen Quinlan
Peg
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 11, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 15, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$777K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$140M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
180.18x
+$139.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Lucas
- Screenplay & Story
- Willard Huyck, George Lucas, Gloria Katz
- Original Title
- American Graffiti
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $777K
- Worldwide Gross
- $140M
- Production Studios
- Lucasfilm Ltd., The Coppola Company, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Lucas
Willard Huyck, George Lucas, Gloria Katz
Jan D'Alquen, Ron Eveslage
Marcia Lucas, Verna Fields
Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
Jan D'Alquen
Director of Photography
Marcia Lucas
Editor
Ron Eveslage
Director of Photography
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Design
George Lucas
Director
Verna Fields
Editor
Willard Huyck
Writer
George Lucas
Writer
Gloria Katz
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Graffiti
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Graffiti about?
A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
Who directed American Graffiti?
American Graffiti was directed by George Lucas.
Who stars in American Graffiti?
The principal cast of American Graffiti includes Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams.
When was American Graffiti released and how long is it?
American Graffiti was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of American Graffiti?
American Graffiti had a reported production budget of $777K and grossed $140M at the worldwide box office (180.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Graffiti?
American Graffiti holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).