50 years ago, ‘American Graffiti’ showed ’70s audiences a simpler time Blockbuster film set in 1962 introduced rising stars and launched a soundtrack boom.

The 1973 classic "American Graffiti" remains among the most honestly enjoyable movies of its era, with the true lead in the film being its soundtrack.

Before American Graffiti, the studio system operated primarily on a diverse selection of productions with varied budgets.However, the film's financial success, costing just $777,000 to produce ...

"American Graffiti" garnered five Oscar nominations in 1974, including a nod for best picture. With a budget of a little over $777,000, Lucas' passion project eventually grossed $115 million-plus ...

A&E; Movies ‘American Graffiti’ remains a resonant gem Fri., Aug. 11, 2023 Ron Howard and Cindy Williams portray high school sweethearts in a scene from the Universal Pictures production of ...

American Graffiti, released 45 years ago today, was a nostalgic, semi-autobiographical look at the American teenager circa 1962, ... THE SOUNDTRACK ALBUM SOLD 3 MILLION COPIES.