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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

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Consensus: While Fast Times at Ridgemont High features Sean Penn's legendary performance, the film endures because it accurately captured the small details of school, work, and teenage life.

Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: This highly appealing teen comedy created a host of new stars -- including Sean Penn -- and features a lively rock music soundtrack. The freewheeling story chronicles the sexual insecurities and... This highly appealing teen comedy created a host of new stars -- including Sean Penn -- and features a lively rock music soundtrack. The freewheeling story chronicles the sexual insecurities and adventures of a group of Southern California high school students. These shopping mall regulars experiment with drugs, surfing techniques and various fast-food secret sauce combinations. And in class (when they even go to class!) they wreak havoc -- especially when the pizza delivery arrives... [More]

Starring: Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates

Starring: Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates, Robert Romanus, Ray Walston, Eric Stoltz, Brian Backer, Pamela Springsteen, Martin Brest, Nicholas Coppola

Director: Amy Heckerling

Director: Amy Heckerling
Screenwriter: Cameron Crowe, Jonathan Roberts
Composer: Joe Walsh

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