More American Graffiti (1979)

Taglines:

The sights and sounds of the '60s. There were bittersweet times. There were funny times. And it was all unforgettable. See more »

Parents Guide:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Icelandic

Release Date:

3 August 1979 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Purple Haze See more »

Filming Locations:

Baylands Raceway Park - 44333 Christy Lane, Fremont, California, USA See more »

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$8,100,000 (USA)

Production Co:

Lucasfilm, Universal Pictures See more »

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Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Trivia

Producer Howard G. Kazanjian was asked by George Lucas to come up with a list of young California screenwriters to write the screenplay based on Lucas' outlines. When he picked Bill L. Norton, Lucas told him that if he did a good job on the script, he could direct the movie. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The soldier outside the HQ bunker who spots Toad carries and then aims an AK-47 style rifle, supplied to communist forces by the Soviet Union and China. Using enemy weapons would normally be against regulations, although it was not unheard of for US soldiers in Viet Nam to obtain and use weapons like the AK-47. However, this would be very unlikely in relative rear areas like a fire base, especially under a commanding officer like Major Creech. See more »

Quotes

Rob: I got something in here that's gonna make you bigger than the topless grandmother of six. Think of that.
[opens suitcase]
Debbie Dunham: Jesus Christ that's a snake!
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Connections

References "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" (1968) See more »

Soundtracks

"Moon River"
Performed by Andy Williams
Courtesy of Columbia Records See more »