American Graffiti: Quick Facts

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Facts

Title / Office	National Film Registry (1995)
Awards And Honors	Golden Globe Award (1973)

Photos

American Graffiti movie poster illustrated by Mort Drucker features caricatures of film characters, classic cars, and a drive-in, with the title and tagline Where were you in '62? at the top.

Ron Howard in American Graffiti

Nighttime scene of Mel's drive-in restaurant with neon sign and vintage cars parked outside, from the film American Graffiti directed by George Lucas.

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Illustration of movie theater popcorn bucket, cinema ticket, clapboard, and film reel. (movies, hollywood, pop culture, 3D render)

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