Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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Theatrical Release Date:

08/13/1982

DVD Release Date:

12/21/1999

Run Time:

92min.

Starring:

Sean Penn , Jennifer Jason Leigh , Judge Reinhold , Robert Romanus , Brian Backer

Director(s):

Amy Heckerling

Distributor(s):

Universal

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Comedy,Drama,Romance

Plot: Amy Heckerling's adaptation of Cameron Crowe's Fast Times at Ridgemont High is often considered one of the finest films of a disreputable genre (the teen sex comedy), and kick-started the careers of many future stars. Read More

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This movie is so much how it really was to be in High School in 1982.I was part of the Jeff Spicoli clique with the innocence of Stacy when it came to dating. The only movie that is even close to my t... op 10 during that time is\" Valley Girl\" with Nicholas Cage!! Oh one more thing, I still think Vans are Awesome and Love the Beach!! Full Review

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