Dazed and Confused (1993)

The adventures of incoming high school and junior high students on the last day of school, in May of 1976.

Director:

Richard Linklater

Writer:

Richard Linklater

Stars:

Jason London, Rory Cochrane, Wiley Wiggins

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason London	...	Randall 'Pink' Floyd
Joey Lauren Adams	...	Simone Kerr
Milla Jovovich	...	Michelle Burroughs
Shawn Andrews	...	Kevin Pickford
Rory Cochrane	...	Ron Slater
Adam Goldberg	...	Mike Newhouse
Anthony Rapp	...	Tony Olson
Sasha Jenson	...	Don Dawson
Marissa Ribisi	...	Cynthia Dunn
Deena Martin	...	Shavonne Wright
Michelle Burke	...	Jodi Kramer
Cole Hauser	...	Benny O'Donnell
Christine Harnos	...	Kaye Faulkner
Wiley Wiggins	...	Mitch Kramer
Mark Vandermeulen	...	Tommy Houston

Storyline

It's the last day of school at a high school in a small town in Texas in 1976. The upperclassmen are hazing the incoming freshmen, and everyone is trying to get stoned, drunk, or laid, even the football players that signed a pledge not to.

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Plot Keywords:

hazing | high school | last day of school | texas | spanking | 

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Taglines:

It was the last day of school in 1976, a time they'd never forget... if only they could remember.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive, continuous teen drug and alcohol use and very strong language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Confusion - Sommer der Ausgeflippten

Filming Locations:

Toney Burger Center, Sunset Valley TX

Box Office

Gross:

$7,993,039 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gramercy Pictures (I), Alphaville Films, Detour Filmproduction

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Richard Linklater originally wanted the Led Zeppelin song 'Rock and Roll' for the movie playing during the end credits, but he didn't get it. Jimmy Page agreed for Linklater to use the song, but Robert Plant denied.

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Goofs

When O'Bannion jumps out of the car to chase Mitch and Carl, you will hear the sounds of both cars speeding away, but if you actually watch behind O'Bannion, you will see that Benny's truck is still there, even after both tire squeal sounds can be heard, even after the rumbling sounds of the truck starts.

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Quotes

Dawson: Vicki. Come on, let's skip out and go get naked. Come on let's go.

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Connections

Referenced in Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Sweet Emotion"
Written by Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton
Performed by Aerosmith
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

A laugh a minute

This became my all-time favorite comedy the first time I saw it. I was a small child in the 70's, but I do remember that era somewhat, and the characters in this movie reminded me so much of my teen-aged neighbors. The music is right on-one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard, a must-have for any 70's classic rock fans (in fact, it is so comprehensive, there are two volumes). Superb performances by Jason London, Sasha Jenson, Rory Cochrane, Milla Jovovich, Adam Goldberg, Parker Posey and Matthew McConaughey highlight this film, but the rest of the cast is just as great. It is no wonder that a majority of them went on to become major stars-everyone shines with this hysterically funny and nostalgic script written and directed by the amazing Richard Linklater. The movie flows beautifully, every scene is funny, and the chemistry of the characters is just amazing. Party at the moon tower!