
American Graffiti(1973)
A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.


“In every living species there is a stage of growth between infancy and adulthood... In most animals, it occurs during the first year of life... In humans, it happens right after college.”
In 1971, five college buddies from the University of Texas embark on a final road trip odyssey across the Mexican border before facing up to uncertain futures, in Vietnam and otherwise.

Kevin Costner
Gardner Barnes

Judd Nelson
Phil Hicks

Sam Robards
Kenneth Waggener

Chuck Bush
Dorman
Marvin J. McIntyre
Truman Sparks

Suzy Amis
The Girl

Glenne Headly
Trelis

Pepe Serna
Gas Station Mechanic

E. G. Daily
Judy

Jane A. Johnston
Phil's Mom
Fandango is a comedy, drama film released in 1985 exploring themes of airplane, fireworks, automobile, skydiving, surprise party, austin, texas. Directed by Kevin Reynolds, it stars Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, Sam Robards. In 1971, five college buddies from the University of Texas embark on a final road trip odyssey across the Mexican border before facing up to uncertain futures, in Vietnam and otherwise.
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