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American Graffiti (1973)
George Lucas' paean to early-'60s youth culture boasts a cast of future stars that includes Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Cindy Williams, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Mackenzie Phillips, and Harrison Ford. Follow the lives, loves, and misadventures of a group of friends one summer night in '62 in Modesto, Ca., as they prepare for the uncertainty of life after high school. Look for Suzanne Somers, Kay Lenz, and Kathleen Quinlan. Features a definitive early rock 'n' roll soundtrack. 113 min. C/Rtg: PG
More American Graffiti (1979)
Inventive sequel to the hit comedy checks in on the main characters' lives over four consecutive New Year’s Eves from 1964 to 1967, as they fight in Vietnam, struggle with marital problems and children, join the counterculture in San Francisco, and face the social upheaval of the decade. Each year is shot using a unique cinematic style, including split screen and hand-held super 16. Stars Ron Howard, Cindy Williams, Paul LeMat, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Charles Martin Smith, and Scott Glenn. 112 min. C/Rtg: PG
Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish, French; audio commentary by Lucas; “making of” documentary; theatrical trailer.