Fast Times at Ridgemont High
United States • 1982 • 1h 30m
Director
#1075Criterion Collection →Synopsis
Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for love, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone. Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer faces-off with the resolute teacher, Mr. Hand. Hilarity and heartbreak ensue.
Synopsis
Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for love, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone. Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer faces-off with the resolute teacher, Mr. Hand. Hilarity and heartbreak ensue.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorAmy Heckerling
WriterCameron Crowe
CinematographerMatthew F. Leonetti
EditorEric Jenkins
ProducerIrving Azoff, Art Linson
Cast
Sean Pennas Jeff Spicoli
Jennifer Jason Leighas Stacy Hamilton
Judge Reinholdas Brad Hamilton
Phoebe Catesas Linda Barrett