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American Graffiti (1973) American Graffiti is a classic coming-of-age film that was released in 1973. Directed by George

American Graffiti (1973) Soundboard

American Graffiti is a classic coming-of-age film that was released in 1973. Directed by George Lucas, the movie takes place in the summer of 1962 and follows a group of teenagers as they navigate their last night together before heading off to different paths in life. Set against the backdrop of the rock and roll era, the film captures the essence of youth, rebellion, and the search for identity.

One of the film's defining features is its incredible soundtrack, which features a compilation of popular songs from the late 1950s and early 1960s. With hits from artists such as Buddy Holly, The Beach Boys, and Chuck Berry, the music becomes a character in itself, evoking nostalgia and setting the tone for each scene.

The talented ensemble cast brings the story to life with their exceptional performances. The main characters include:
- Richard Dreyfuss as Curt Henderson, a recent high school graduate who is uncertain about his future and spends the night contemplating whether to leave town for college.
- Ron Howard as Steve Bolander, Curt's best friend who also struggles with the idea of leaving their small town behind.
- Cindy Williams as Laurie Henderson, Curt's sister, who is torn between her desire to attend college and her attachment to her boyfriend.
- Harrison Ford as Bob Falfa, a confident and rebellious drag racer who crosses paths with the main characters throughout the night.
- Paul Le Mat as John Milner, a local hot-rodder who takes pride in his car and becomes a mentor figure to Curt.

Additionally, the film features memorable performances by Charles Martin Smith as Terry "The Toad" Fields, Candy Clark as Debbie Dunham, and Mackenzie Phillips as Carol Morrison. Each character brings their unique personality to the story, contributing to the overall tapestry of teenage life in 1960s America.

American Graffiti received critical acclaim upon its release and was a box office success. It was hailed for its authentic portrayal of the American teenager's experience during a defining era. The film showcases the nostalgia of a bygone era while also exploring universal themes that resonate with audiences of all generations.

If you want to experience the sounds and music of American Graffiti for yourself, you can play and download the soundtrack from various online platforms. The soundtrack features over 40 classic tracks, immersing you in the rock and roll culture of the time. From high-energy hits to sentimental ballads, the songs will transport you back to the 1960s, capturing the essence of the film and the era it represents.

American Graffiti remains an enduring piece of cinema history, preserving the spirit of youth, friendship, and the complexities of growing up. With its exceptional cast, period setting, and iconic soundtrack, the film continues to captivate audiences nearly five decades later. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of music, the bonds formed in youth, and the bittersweet transition into adulthood.

So, if you're in the mood for an immersive journey into the past, fire up your favorite streaming service or dust off your DVD collection and let American Graffiti transport you to a time of innocence, rebellion, and the unforgettable sounds of the 1960s.

A tank full of gas just to make one circuit.
A white '56
After you're elected senior queen,
All right, Bolander, break that up. You know the rules
All right. Go ahead.
All right. Okay. Okay.
All the time we were going together,
And besides, I'd spoil your luck, anyway.
And he wants me to play the next song
And it's been so hot out here,
And the tears and everything, man.
And we wanna thank Darby Langdon,
Answer the phone, dummy!
Anything. I just want to meet him
Are they coming back or something?
Are you crying?
Are you French, operator?
Babysitting?
Because he's a n****. I think he's terrific.
Been hitting me all night. Kids will be kids, you know.
Bet you're the fastest
Bobbie Tucker. She's got her car.
Brother, how do I get stuck with dance supervision?
Bullshit, man!
But you didn't think it was possible, did you? Huh?
Bye.
Can you dig it?
Carol, Linda. Al.
Cherry Coke.
Come on what?
Come on, boy. Let's go. Prove it.
Come on, what are you talking about?
Come on, who is she?
Curt!
Cute. Very cute.
Debbie?
Do you love me?
Don't make a scene.
Drop dead.
Everybody hates me.
Experience life. Have some fun, Curtis... Bill?
Field car? What's a field car?
Fine
First of all, only 30 weight Castrol R.
Floyd, I cannot look on thee, love took my hand
Gee, thanks!
Gee, where's Laurie anyway?
Get him!
Get out of here.
Good. A cop.
Grungy!
Hah.
He looks like Old Ginger.
He wants to get rid of the sporty cars.
He's following awful close.
Hello, it's collect.
Her mother, anybody. I'll take them all.
Here come old Buster Brown, man!
Here.
Here's the keys.
Hey, Deb.
Hey, everybody...
Hey, Henderson. Long time no see. What you been doing?
Hey, I can't keep track of all you punks
Hey, I don't want it. Take it. It's yours.
Hey, I like the color of your car there, man. What's that supposed to be?
Hey, I'll call you sometime, Deb.
Hey, John.
Hey, Kroot. Why don't you go kiss a duck?
Hey, listen, I'm gonna get off in an hour,
Hey, now, don't be stupid.
Hey, Warren. Come on, gentlemen, back inside.
Hey, watch it. Fuzz ahead.
Hey, where are they anyway?
How sentimental of you.
How would you like, for $525, to be owner
I ain't nobody, dork.
I can't believe it.
I don't know, I guess, maybe it's the booze or something.
I don't think it's a good idea.
I don't want to see the whole thing!
I figure with bears, though, it's me or them.
I got a better idea. We'll just steal it right back, all right?
I got a blanket in the back.
I got a Jeep pickup with four wheel drive.
I got a little Vespa that I just kind of
I got a problem. See, I lost my I. D. In a flood
I got to find that blonde.
I just love it when guys peel out
I just wanted to tell you that Bobbie here's
I knew a man once who got that sick.
I know just how you feel.
I leaned down towards the microphone, I almost shorted myself out.
I mean, I've got to have you. It's too late.
I mean, no.
I mean, we're not kids anymore,
I remember about five years ago,
I think you're right
I wouldn't dance with you if you were the last guy left in this gym
I...
I'll bet you got to sneak up on the pumps
I'll take it.
I'm gonna give you your chance.
I'm only 14
I'm sort of embarrassed to be this close to you.
I'm too old for you
I've been sick recently, and this kind of activity
I've been, you know, busy
If the Wolfman was here, he'd say, Get your ass in gear
In that case, I let Ants tie you to the car
Is that you in that beautiful car?
It ain't the size that's in question here.
It's against the law, man
It's important! It's important to me!
Jeez, what a waste of machinery.
Jesus.
Just a minute
Just keep him away from me. That's all I want.
Kroot, Kroot...
Later. Alligator
Let's dance
Let's go!
Listen, I can get tough with you, too, you know
Listen, I...
Listen, if your sister calls..
Look, creep
Matilda? Bye!
Maybe I ought to. But I won't.
Maybe, maybe.
Me? Yeah.
Middlebury, Vermont. Right.
Milner ain't gonna beat that. His time has come.
Milner, the reason I stopped you was
No, I don't.
No, I mean, I lost my car, see?
No, man, I can't take you when I'm racing somebody.
No, never mind. Forget... Just bring the ice. Pronto.
No, no, no.
No, not yet. I have no matches.
No! Would I kid you about a thing like that?
No.
No. Well, make up your minds.
Not that there's any doubt.
Now they show it in drivers' education classes
Now, it's been checked several times.
Now, leave her out of this.
Now, you know what I want out of life,
Nowhere. Well, you must be going someplace.
Oh, come on, honey. Look, so I never called you back.
Oh, he's so boss
Oh, I'm sorry. I mean that I'm not just feeding you a line
Oh, jeez, this is gonna be tough.
Oh, mercy!
Oh, shit!
Oh, well... Wonderful.
Oh, yeah?
Oh, yeah. Yeah
Oh.
Okay?
Ouch! You pinched me! I'm sorry.
Peggy, the whole point is
Put it out. Let's go.
Quick. Quick. Hang a right.
Really? Mmm.
Rock and roll yourself to death
Rock on, baby. We gonna do it right here.
Roll around in it for a while
Rome wasn't burned in a night.
Say it. I'll tell him.
Say, do you think if I brought my Mopar by the shop on Monday,
See, I'm coming back for a couple of weeks at Christmas.
See, so they come up, film the whole thing.
She's out of your price range, man.
Since he dumped on you, I was...
Sneaking around with the Wolfman, baby.
So what?
So, the next night we found out where they were parked
Steve. Oh, God, Steve.
That means nothing to you people?
That place is for kids. You two just got your ass out of there.
That thing jumped about five feet in the air...
That was the bitching est thing I ever seen in my whole life.
That would be terrific. Really. Thanks.
That's the Wolfman.
That's why I like you. You're different.
The secret agent spy scope, man,
The Spaniels
These are just some friends of mine
They found the bodies of Carlie Johnson and Don White
This being your last night and everything...
This is a super fine machine.
This might even be better than Darryl Starbird's Superfleck Moon...
This place is for fun.
To avoid them or something.
Uh huh
Unless you want to go to Gallo Dam and have a little orgy
Up around the valley there somewhere.
Wait a minute, wait a minute,
Wait a minute, wait a minute. I've heard this already.
Wait a minute!
Wait a minute. Have a popsicle. Have a...
Want something?
We got to be thinking about two different broads.
We know that was you tonight.
We'll all do something together,
We're out of gas, man.
Well,
Well, come on, Bob.
Well, then I could take you home,
Well, they usually call me Terry the Tiger.
Well, well. Well, well, well.
Well, why not?
What are you doing, stealing hubcaps?
What did you say?
What if he hears me?
What? Wait a minute. Wait a minute. What blood initiation?
What? Why?
What're you doing, creep?
What's going on?
When Mike went into the Marines,
Where are you going? It's awfully early in the morning
Where was I?
Where's your car? I have to hang them on a car
Who did all these neat decorations.
Who is this on the Wolfman's telephone?
Whoo!
Why won't you come with us?
Why, just...
Will you get in there? Jesus!
Will you turn the corner?
Wolfman sweatshirts is Wolf Enterprises, Bakersfield.
Wow, it's a really beautiful night tonight
Wow. I can't believe this.
Yeah, I know what you mean.
Yeah, Jesus! Watch it, will you?
Yeah, sure.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah?
Yeah?
Yeah?
Yeah? Yeah, I guess so.
Yeah.
Yeah. Right.
Yeah. We're just, you know...
Yes, sir.
Yes, son?
Yes! Yes. This is Curt
You big weenie. If I had a boyfriend, he'd pound you.
You can let me out right when we get there.
You do? Well... Yeah.
You do. I really mean it. For real?
You don't want to wear it? I didn't say that.
You got any more of those secret agent spy scopes?
You got the check, didn't you? Uh huh
You got the same secret dream, right?
You got The Wolfman Jack show!
You guys ready?
You know Mr. Beeman? He owns Hepcat Jewelers.
You know, I really love the feel of tuck 'n' roll upholstery.
You know, your Jeep.
You might wanna dance with me.
You must have the wrong number, partner.
You won't dance? Come on.
You'd have to do a hell of a lot more than that to scare me.
Your mother!
Hello. Yeah.
'cause I'm not driving you around