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Where was American Graffiti filmed?

1973 film, directed by George Lucas.

  • San Francisco

The story is set in California, about 143 miles (230 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
California
Filmed in
San Francisco
Distance
About 143 miles (230 km) between California and the nearest filming location.
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About American Graffiti

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Released
1973
Director
George Lucas
Cast
Candy ClarkRon HowardRichard DreyfussCindy WilliamsMackenzie PhillipsCharles Martin SmithWolfman JackPaul Le MatHarrison FordSuzanne Somers
Genre
TeenComing-of-ageRomantic ComedyDrama

Set to travel "Back East" with Steve in the morning to start college, Curt has second thoughts about leaving.

During a tense ride, the Pharaoh leader tells Curt that the blonde is a prostitute, which he does not believe.

The car is stolen while they share a romantic interlude and later, after the alcohol has made Terry violently sick, he attempts to steal it back.

Famous lines from American Graffiti

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • I won't be home.Debbie
  • Hey Deb, how's my soft baby?Vic
  • You mean dating other people?Laurie
  • You seem to know a lot of weird guys.Terry
  • Come on. Beat it, Vic. I'm not your baby.Debbie

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