Every Future Star In Fast Times at Ridgemont High
The classic 1982 teen comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High included many future Hollywood stars in its cast. Following the massive success of Animal House and Porky's, Clueless director Amy Heckerling helmed a story about various teenagers at a California high school as they explore sex, drugs, delinquency, the trials of part-time jobs, and the growing pains of adolescence. With a screenplay by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times at Ridgemont High quickly became a hit among younger audiences, with the coming-of-age dramedy’s legacy being established as a certified classic as time progressed.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High follows several interconnected storylines of San Fernando Valley high schoolers, including sophomores Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner, who are engaged in a budding romance, and their older high school friends Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, who try to mentor their friends on romance. Fast Times, which is inspired by a true high school, also chronicles the lives of surfer, stoner, and history class time-waster Jeff Spicoli and Stacey’s older brother Brad Hamilton, a senior working part-time jobs to pay for his car while contemplating ending his relationship with his long-time girlfriend. The 1982 film is still noted today for being ahead of its time in the nonjudgmental normalization of its themes, which include topics like abortion, masturbation, and youth stoner culture.
Related: Animal House's Original SNL Cast Plan Was Amazing: Why It Didn't Happen
A significant portion of the success of Fast Times at Ridgemont High can be attributed to its casting, which primarily relied on new faces for its leading characters and bit roles. Fast Times would become known as the biggest movie in some of the actors’ resumés, such as
Read more on screenrant.com
