Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High a true story?

Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High a true story?

The first time Cameron Crowe based a movie on a true story was nearly 30 years ago, when he wrote a screenplay from his first book, Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A True Story. The Amy Heckerling-directed film became a sleeper hit and a cult classic.

Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High funny?

Final Thoughts. Fast Times at Ridgemont High remains a funny film elevated by a tremendous cast including Penn, Leigh, Reinhold, Cates, Whitaker, Amanda Wyss, Kelli Maroney, Eric Stoltz, Anthony Edwards, and James Russo. ... A very good film gets a great Blu-ray release!

How old was Stacy in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

15-year-old Brad's sister Stacy is a 15-year-old sophomore and a virgin. She works at a pizza parlor at Ridgemont Mall alongside her outspoken older friend, Linda Barrett.

Was Nicolas Cage's first movie in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

Nicolas Cage's career spans many years and multiple genres Cage has had a long career spanning almost 40 years. After first appearing in teen comedies, including Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Valley Girl (1983), and Rumble Fish (1983), Cage began taking on more serious roles by the late 1980s.

Did Cameron Crowe go to college?

Cathedral Catholic High School San Diego City CollegeUniversity of San Diego High SchoolClairemont High SchoolIndio High School Cameron Crowe/Enseignement

How old is Phoebe Cates Kline?

58 years (J) Phoebe Cates/Âge

What does spicoli say to Mr hand?

Jeff Spicoli : I've been thinking about this, Mr. Hand. If I'm here and you're here, doesn't that make it our time? Certainly, there's nothing wrong with a little feast on our time.

Did Sean Penn play Spicoli?

Morgan Freeman read stage directions and CORE co-founder Sean Penn played the pizza delivery man Spicoli (his original character) orders in the middle of class. After the reading, Fast Times at Ridgemont High writer Cameron Crowe and director Amy Heckerling told stories about Penn.

What nationality is Phoebe Cates?

American Phoebe Cates/Nationalité New York City, U.S. Phoebe Belle Cates Kline (born J) is a former American actress, known primarily for her roles in films such as Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Gremlins and Drop Dead Fred.

Is Nicolas Cage related to Francis Ford Coppola?

Nicolas Cage's original name was Nicholas Kim Coppola. He is a nephew of motion-picture director Francis Ford Coppola. Cage, wanting to differentiate himself from his uncle, began using the last name Cage.