Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Overview

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 a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. At the center of the film is Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer who faces-off with the resolute Mr. Hand—a man convinced that everyone is on dope.

Featured 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