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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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.
6.8
90 min
Release
1982-08-13
Cast
Sean Penn
as Jeff Spicoli
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Stacy Hamilton
Judge Reinhold
as Brad Hamilton
Phoebe Cates
as Linda Barrett
Brian Backer
as Mark "Rat" Ratner
Robert Romanus
as Mike Damone
Ray Walston
as Mr. Hand
Scott Thomson
as Arnold
Vincent Schiavelli
as Mr. Vargas
Amanda Wyss
as Lisa
D.W. Brown
as Ron Johnson
Forest Whitaker
as Charles Jefferson
Kelli Maroney
as Cindy
Tom Nolan
as Dennis Taylor
Blair Tefkin
as Pat Bernardo
Eric Stoltz
as Stoner Bud
Stanley Davis Jr.
as Jefferson's Brother
James Russo
as Robber
James Bolt
as Greg
Nicolas Cage
as Brad's BudReginald Farmer
as Vice Principal
Anthony Edwards
as Stoner Bud
Pamela Springsteen
as Dina Phillips
Stuart Cornfeld
as Pirate King
Sonny Carl Davis
as Businessman
Michael Wyle
as Brad's Bud
David Price
as Desmond
Patrick Brennan
as Curtis SpicoliJulie Guilmette
as Perry's Pizza Waitress
Shelly O'Neill
as Perry's Pizza Waitress
Stu Nahan
as HimselfDuane Tucker
as Dr. Brandt
Martin Brest
as Dr. Miller
Douglas Brian Martin
as Angry Twin
Steven M. Martin
as Angry Twin
Taylor Negron
as HimselfKenny Lawrence
as Ticket CustomerJohn Hollander
as Ticket CustomerRicky Redlich
as Ticket Customer
Nancy Wilson
as Beautiful Girl in CarDavid Resnik
as Reeves Nevo & The CinchErick Leroy Burdette
as Reeves Nevo & The CinchDavid Doolittle
as Reeves Nevo & The CinchTom B. Bralley
as Reeves Nevo & The CinchReeves Nevo
as Reeves Nevo & The CinchVirginia Peters
as Restaurant WaitressLaurie Hendricks
as NurseLois Brandt
as Mrs. O'RourkeEllen Fenwick
as Stacey's MomCherie Effron
as Girl #1Suzanne Marie Fava
as Girl #2
Lana Clarkson
as Mrs. VargasRoy Holmer Wallack
as Santa Claus
Ava Lazar
as Playmate
Lori Sutton
as Playmate
April Audia
as Mary Ann Zlotnick (uncredited)
Jason Bernard
as Gym Teacher (uncredited)Director
REVIEWS
JPV852
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**
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