I saw the film in the cinema when it first came out and these days, if it's on, I still watch and it's every bit as good as it was in '73. Truly a timeless classic.

@bogusmogus9551

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, best film Lucas ever made. Even better than Star Wars. In an interview, he realised this and now knows the mess he made of the Star Wars prequels as well.

@GordoGambler

11 ай бұрын

I saw it the last day. Phew. Because I was in my last year of school. One of my top 10 all time easily. I haven't gone to see anything since 2006. Haven't missed much. Close Encounters and E T were the STUPIDEST movies I ever saw. OMG. Didn't exactly want to see Star Wars either. LOL.

@Oldtymehockey67

11 ай бұрын

One of my Top 5 movies. My friends and I had been cruising our local Blvd. in SoCal for a couple of years when AG came out. We didn’t have a ‘32 Ford Coupe cruising our Blvd., but we had a lot of 60’s rods. We were living our own version of American Graffiti, and I have a lot of GREAT memories of those much simpler, very fun times.

That film keeps me going. That was My LIfe on screen. Those were great Happy Days and I'm glad and lucky to have lived them.

Hard to believe fifty years ago. Went way too fast!

@charlesbaldo

Жыл бұрын

For sure, I remember when it came out I was 16 had my first car and saw it 3 times.

@carpe009

11 ай бұрын

People in their 60’s and up seem to have much more clear memories of their youth.

@charlesbaldo

11 ай бұрын

@@carpe009 A lot of that has tro do with the fact those were great movies and worth remembering. Take what you will of that

@3er328

10 ай бұрын

Yup!

My dad could have done an indepth commentary on the cars in the movie.......wish he were still around....miss ya pop.

As a kid who grew up a greaser, I have always loved American Graffiti. It's amazing how the cast went on to some pretty iconic roles and productions. It was no accident that many of them wound up in Ron Howard movies, as he tends to cast old friends (and his brother) in most of his movies. I met Candy Clark some years back at a toy/trading card convention I attended with my son. As I was walking along, this woman and I started talking, and then I realized who she was. (She was there to sign autographs.) It was a nice moment, as she was so down to earth, and we had a nice chat. I also met Erin Murphy ("Tabitha" from Bewitched) in much the same way at that show. Beautiful lady, and when I realized who she was, I did her little motion of twitching my nose with my finger, and she reached over and touched my arm, and we laughed. It was a pretty cool moment.

I met Paul LeMat in 1996 at a Huge '50's 4 day car show called Lead East in Parsippany, N.J. I worked the Show 10 years. Paul was signing autographs at a table. As only Paul LeMat. When it was my turn l asked him if he could sign it John Milner. He signed both names for me. That was COOL!!

One of my favorite movies of all time! Never get tired of watching it. We are classic car people and have met "Debbie", Candy Clark numerous times at classic car show events around the US. She is such a nice person and loves taking to her fans. She is from Ft. Worth, Texas originally. I am looking forward to seeing Candy again soon. If you know most of the lines in the movie- She autographed her photo for me saying " girls don't pay- guys pay"! LOL!

That was a fantastic movie!

candy clark still looks good

This was a great movie from my early 70's!

I was a young teenager back then and really felt I was born 10 years too late. I missed all that American GRAFFITI fun.

@bogusmogus9551

11 ай бұрын

As a kid growing up in the seventies and watching fifties movies and listening to rock' n' roll from that era I really thought I missed the party. Years later, I know I did.

@matrox

11 ай бұрын

The movie took place in 62'. So if you were a teenager you must have been around in 62' to at least witness the time period.

@billl1127

11 ай бұрын

@@matrox I was a teenager when the movie came out. Barely out of diapers in 62

@matrox

11 ай бұрын

@@billl1127 I remember the time frame like it was yesterday. The year I started kindergarten.

@GordoGambler

11 ай бұрын

In 1962 we were under the bench in the school basement doing an A-Bomb drill. LOL Way north in Edmonton, that was training center for aircrews in the war.

"Where was you in 62"... i wssnt born at tge time but it my favourite film. Wall to wall rock'n'roll music and John Miller's 32 5window deuce coupe - the fastest thing in the valley

I met Candy Clark at Autorama in Sacramento about 8 years ago. She was just as beautiful and sweet as I'd hoped she'd be. I briefly interviewed her and got to sit next to her where she was signing autographs and I swear she smelled like a strawberry milkshake!

One of the best movies ever made by Hollywood movie industry 🎥🎞️🎞️ ♥️♦️♦️♦️

The Outsiders!!!! Stay gold pony boy❤❤❤❤❤

I remember watching it at the drive-in i was thirteen. I thought it was one of the best movies ever ♥️✌️😎

Born in 1950 and bought my 1957 GM car in 1966 in Texas for $250. Later lived in the Valley near Merced California 1973 to 1975. Wolfman was known to me before I heard of the movie, which I didn't see until I moved back to Texas. Always knew it would become an icon classic. Amazing how Lucas turned his maverick movie into a hit and started or catapulted actors into super famous careers. The movies return on investment was and still is phenomenal. Thanks for putting this info together. I

I still catch that one every so often. Great movie.

Great fun... watched it again last month.

I loved the movie "Breaking Away "

Still one of my favorite movies

American Graffiti was about us ripping up and down the streets in our hot rods. i to am 75 years of age. Sure was great times. It’s funny but every time I watch it I see things that I missed or I didn’t see time before. Great movie. Our lives have went bye as fast as our cars.

Love the sound track! Such an innocent time. I lament its passing.

I saw it at a movie theatre, I was fifteen, I thought it was great. My favorite coming of age movie was summer of forty- two

I Drove my '49 Merc to the base theater at Ft monroe VA to see this classic ... the car got a lot of looks when the show let out.

@bogusmogus9551

11 ай бұрын

Nice. 'Rebel Without a Cause' my favourite film of all time.

@davidroache4699

11 ай бұрын

In 1973 I took my 55 Chevrolet with my 327 mill; 12 to 1 TRW high dome's, 202 heads, Edelbrock Trantula intake, Holley 600 double pumper, Mallory Dule Point, Hooker Headers, Thrush straight pipes and a couple of buddies to the VFW Drive-In to catch this cool car culture movie. All through out the picture I kept hearing, Hey 55, "PEEL OUT" "Burn Rubber", "Light 'em Up", "Smoke them tires baby". And you know when the movie was over, I left a 9 alarm smoke show, burnt posi black rubber on to that VFW Parkway that lasted halfway through into the winter! Fond memories indeed.

I meant Candy Clark twice Paul Le mat three times and Bo Hopkins one time all three were very nice people all three autographed around my wall they're not going anywhere ..also I was ask if i was on a desert island and had only 1 movie to watch.....AMERICAN GRAFFITI

I was 13 in '73. AG is an ATF. Seen it over 10 times and love every character and the cars. For another good coming of age in this period I liked "Breaking Away". or "My Bodyguard".

My favorite film! Saw it when it first came out and MANY times since then.

One of my all time favorite movies! For one of your upcoming videos I would like to see how some the cast has changed from the movie volunteers. Another one of my faves!

AG is my fav.....growing up in So cal 19660's what else could it be?

Funny…. I still am in’62. Fabulous film in 73 that changed my life.

Candy Clark and Kathleen Quinlin look so hot in their update photos.

In 1973 I was 9 loved this movie because of the cars

My how time flies when you’re not having fun .

favourite film of all time

One of my fave COA movies is Stand by Me. So many reminders of what I did growing up. American Graffiti was one of my fave COA movies for sure. Hard to choose a fave, but I thought I'd suggest what I just did.......

AMERICAN GRAFFITI IS THE MOVIE THAT HOT ME HOOKED ON CARS AND STREET RACING

You ever notice that “Falfa’s girl” just disappears and it’s never explained what happened to her?

@MitchellMaichak-ze7mr

10 ай бұрын

So did " Richie Cunningham's " older brother on "Happy Days " . In BOTH instances , Ron Howard was in the immediate vicinity just prior to the unacknowledged disappearances ! Just sayin ' !!!

american graffitti was my all time favourite film

its just a Great movie

Terry McGovern was one of my fave DJs on the old KSAN

@peggysmyth6110

11 ай бұрын

I loved listening to KSAN.

I got the chance to meet the guy who played jonmhn Milner at a car show that 32 Ford was at as well

I loved this Movie and Paul LeMat was my favorite! He was such a hottie!!!

@kimberlyvoss321

Жыл бұрын

Agree! Way better than Harrison Ford!

@tudorrosey76

Жыл бұрын

@@kimberlyvoss321 definitely!

Best. Movie. Ever!

Dazed and confused is my favorite. Very similar to my high school 😊

Im same ahe as most in movie. Ive got several copies and still watch it. Coolest. Have talked to many of cast members over years

I really loved Candy Clark in this movie and others she has done. She is so cute and gorgeous ❤

Nostalgia Hit, I really love your videos. They are very informative, entertaining and it's evident that you put a lot of work into these. Thank you for sharing them.

@jerryedwards4489

Жыл бұрын

Same Same😊😊😊😊😊

Ron Howard became a great director after being a wonderful actor! Ron Howard knows the movie business!

Time go's by way to fast can't believe a lot of people passed away! What a great film!!!!

@texasred2702

11 ай бұрын

S*** I'm surprised how many are alive and well lol

Great video! The remastered movie is currently screening on select theaters today, Aug 30th

Thoroughly enjoyed the video just as I loved the movie. How come there is one actor whose age is unknown?

My favorite coming of age movies are stand by me and Boyz in the hood.

I love American Grafetti. When it came out, the streets were loaded with muscle cars and hot rods. The cruise up and down the main drag. I only wish someone would do a modern version with local hangouts. The street racing course that a bit illegal.

I loved the movie. The ending was chilling and spectacular. I refuse to admit that American Graffiti Two exists. As far as I’m concerned, the nerdy kid died in Vietnam.

50 years, no, not possible, then, Happy Days was a spin off

@bogusmogus9551

11 ай бұрын

And dont forget Grease

Saw it at the Briggsmore theatre in Modesto the week it was released. Cruised McHenry on the first Graffiti Night in my HOPDUP '65 Mustang convertible

Suzanne Somers just died last 16th of October of breast cancer. RIP Suzanne.

Bob in Michigan It's really amazing to me that nobody bought the '32 Ford for that price after the movie had been out for a while, and either cruised with it or just stuck it in storage -- knowing that it would just keep getting more valuable as time went on.

The original Dazed and Confused. Epic!

Summer of '42.

That is really a recent photo of McKenzie Phillips?! Wow!

You can see the "7 degrees of Ron Howard" how his experience on Graffiti and hi relationships with so many of the Actors that he peppered them throughout his later work.

Update: Debora Lee Scott was hot in Mary Harman Mary Hartman TV show. That show was funny as hell but underated.

Hi Nostalgia Hit! Your videos are so awesome! And you’re my favorite KZreadrs in the whole world! You’re amazing 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤💖💖💖💞💞💞💜💜💜😘😘💙💙💙💙 And also, in 2 days is Murray Cook’s birthday. If you’re wondering who Murray Cook is, he was the Original red wiggle that was in the tv show called: The Wiggles in the ‘90’s before retiring in 2012. And he’s was in the band called The Soul Movers.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Ps. I love the way you hearted my comments every time you upload new videos! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ And my favorite coming of age movies I like the best are The Outsiders, The Breakfast Club, Mrs. Doubtfire, Mermaids, The Hitcher, and Grandview USA!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤

Enjoyed video!! I always wondered what happened to the cast of the movie Hair And Jesus Christ Superstar

Life is too short.

The family went to the movies when I was about 13. One side had this and the other side was showing "The Sting". I chose this and watched alone as I was both a budding gearhead and into "retro" long before it was popular. For a future vid, do the cast of "Pretty on Pink", another iconic 'coming of age' pic.

What a damned shame. They just break our hearts.

Debralee Scott absolutely rocks. Very underrated actress and comedian. And where is Eddy Stief ??? He was a favorite of mine too.

Paul Le Mat is an American hero, and doesn't deserve to be clickbait. However, you did mention his contribution as a Navy veteran, so that's good. Anyway, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Le Mat for a while at a car show in Riverside CA, about 2009. From what I could tell in that short time, he seems like one of the nicest people I've ever met. Really. And I've met other more, and less of the famous, as I have worked in Hollywood to a small degree.

Harrison Ford. Was a Roadie for the Doors. And hung out with Jim Morrison. Before he became a actor.

Cindy Williams was so cute!

@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc

Жыл бұрын

I think Cindy Williams passed away earlier this year.

This picture and "The Last Picture Show" have to be the two greatest coming of age movies ever.

It's been a long! 50 years.

No fluff just to the point information Very good.

Ron Howard even came farther since being Opie Taylor which I will always think of him as.

I was only a year old when this awesome movie came out. Lol.

I think Debbie Does Dallas was the best coming of age video at the time it "came" out

Great Actor!

Stand baby Me was pretty good and so was Breaking Away which is very underrated. Outsiders was another.

@bogusmogus9551

11 ай бұрын

Breaking away is a totally forgotten masterpiece. Dennis Quaid's debut, if I remember rightly.

Harrison ford--draft dodger--in the same boat as jane fonda,...Paul "John Milner" was an exact double for my best friend Jim, LOVED his 32, he did an excellent job!...Terry the toad, he played such a good spaz....Dreyfus, excellent actor....we saw the movie when it came out....can't believe those actors have all aged (means i did too)

American Graffiti time setting in 1962. Filmed just 10 years later and released a year later in 73'. I was a young kid in 62' and I can say 1962 and 1973 were like night and day. By 73' America was taking a dump but nowhere near the current sh!thole like we see in America in 2023.

@ipwee

10 ай бұрын

All these nice comments...... until. I pity you.

@matrox

10 ай бұрын

@@ipwee Ahh...yes....you create sh!tholes....then you have Pity Parties.

My favorite coming of age movie is My Bodyguard

Also had replaced the front seat with bucket seats from 1963 as lmpala it was awesome car 348 engine had lots of power

sick movie

Great film. I also liked The Outsiders and The Breakfast Club.

It’s too bad George Lucas didn’t add the women in the final part where it said what happened to the characters. I read that he regretted it.

@bogusmogus9551

11 ай бұрын

I think his biggest regret is making those godamn awful Star Wars prequels.

Kathleen Quinlan and I share the same birthday, November 19th. But she's a little older than I am.

The other "coming of age" movie made in '70's for me was also "where were you in '62?": Animal House

Bo Hopkins was in that classic B-Horror movie Uncle Sam 😂😂

In 1967 l bought one exactly like this 1958 lmpala had 348 engine 3 speed standard on tree and also white .l paid 550 DLS like 60 a mo. In Dallas Texas l am 75 now and how l wished l would've kept it

I watched this movie years ago. Even back then, I thought Bo Hopkins was FAR too old for the role. It spoiled the film a bit.

All good actors.

Summer of 42 with Jennifer O'neil. The best.

Favorite Coming-of-age movie - Man from Snowy River

Hollywood Knights was a good one too.

This will sound like a strange one but Dazed and Confused always reminded me of Saturday night in my hometown in the early 80's. I swear I knew some of the characters personally 😂

Does anyone else think that Ron Howard looks like Afred E Newman

I'm 76 and all I can say is....DAMN!!! What happened to us!!!