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:

See It With A Bud

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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 the guys go to buy beer at the gas/convenience store, they pull in about 20 feet away from the building. When the two get out and one stands guard the car is shown next to the store, and then when they run back to the car it is again about 20 feet away. The gun wielding man comes up to the car as they get in and then when they pull away the car is suddenly facing the road.

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Quotes

Pink: Put some ice on it. After that, there's nothing a few beers won't take care of.

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Connections

Spoofed in Family Guy: 8 Simple Rules for Buying My Teenage Daughter (2005)

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Soundtracks

"Balinese"
Written by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard
Performed by ZZ Top
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

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!