Fast Times at Ridgemont High backdrop

Fast Times at Ridgemont High 1982 Directed by Amy Heckerling

At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!

Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for love, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone. Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer faces-off with the resolute teacher, Mr. Hand. Hilarity and heartbreak ensue.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Comedy
Production Companies Universal Pictures , Refugee Films
Budget $4,500,000
Revenue $27,100,000
Release Date 13 August 1982
90 mins
Cast
Judge Reinhold Brad Hamilton
Sean Penn Jeff Spicoli
Jennifer Jason Leigh Stacy Hamilton
Phoebe Cates Linda Barrett
Brian Backer Mark "Rat" Ratner
Robert Romanus Mike Damone
Ray Walston Mr. Hand
D.W. Brown Ron Johnson
Forest Whitaker Charles Jefferson
Tom Nolan Dennis Taylor
Blair Tefkin Pat Bernardo
Eric Stoltz Stoner Bud
Stanley Davis Jr. Jefferson's Brother
James Russo Robber
Nicolas Cage Brad's Bud
Reginald Farmer Vice Principal
Anthony Edwards Stoner Bud
Pamela Springsteen Dina Phillips
Stuart Cornfeld Pirate King
Sonny Carl Davis Businessman
Michael Wyle Brad's Bud
David Price Desmond
Patrick Brennan Curtis Spicoli
Julie Guilmette Perry's Pizza Waitress
Shelly O'Neill Perry's Pizza Waitress
Stu Nahan Himself
Duane Tucker Dr. Brandt
Martin Brest Dr. Miller
Steven M. Martin Angry Twin
Kenny Lawrence Ticket Customer
John Hollander Ticket Customer
Ricky Redlich Ticket Customer
Nancy Wilson Beautiful Girl in Car
David Resnik Reeves Nevo & The Cinch
Erick Leroy Burdette Reeves Nevo & The Cinch
David Doolittle Reeves Nevo & The Cinch
Tom B. Bralley Reeves Nevo & The Cinch
Reeves Nevo Reeves Nevo & The Cinch
Virginia Peters Restaurant Waitress
Lois Brandt Mrs. O'Rourke
Ellen Fenwick Stacey's Mom
Lana Clarkson Mrs. Vargas
Roy Holmer Wallack Santa Claus
Ava Lazar Playmate
Lori Sutton Playmate
April Audia Mary Ann Zlotnick (uncredited)