
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Amy Heckerling, 1982
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Cameron Crowe, 1981
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a movie directed by Amy Heckerling in 1982 and based on the book of the same name by Cameron Crowe, first published in 1981. The movie features Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates, Brian Backer, Ray Walston, and others.
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Storyline
Brad Hamilton is a popular senior at Ridgemont High School and looks forward to his final year of school. He has a job at All-American Burger, almost has his 1960 Buick LeSabre paid off, and plans to break up with his girlfriend Lisa so he can be completely eligible during the year.
Movie vs Book

Year
1982
Minutes
90
Movie Rate
7.20
Source: IMDb
Movie
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Director: Amy Heckerling
Country: USA
Year: 1982
Length: 1h30m
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Year
1981
Pages
253
Book Rate
7.96
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Book
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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