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Scene from Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Scene Details
| Duration: 20 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: fant606 |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 3 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 704x384 | Added: 2005-Sep-23 |
Actresses in this Scene
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Birth Name: Jennifer Lee Morrow
Birth Date: 1962-02-05
Birth Place: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Details
Alternate Names: Jennifer Leigh, JJL, Jennifer Leigh Morrow, جنیفر جیسون لی, 珍妮佛·傑森·李
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
- The Spy Who Never Was (1976) as Girl Playing with Ball (uncredited)
Most Important Roles:
- Short Cuts (1993) as Lois Kaiser
- The King Is Alive (2000) as Gina
- eXistenZ (1999) as Allegra Geller
- Road to Perdition (2002) as Annie Sullivan
- Backdraft (1991) as Jennifer Vaitkus
- The Machinist (2004) as Stevie
- In the Cut (2003) as Pauline
- Rush (1991) as Kristen Cates
- Synecdoche, New York (2008) as Maria
- Kansas City (1996) as Blondie O'Hara
Career Highlights:
- Short Cuts (1993)
- The King Is Alive (2000)
- eXistenZ (1999)
- Road to Perdition (2002)
- Backdraft (1991)
- The Machinist (2004)
- In the Cut (2003)
- Rush (1991)
- Synecdoche, New York (2008)
- Kansas City (1996)
Awards
Awards:
- Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress (1990)
- MTV Movie Award for Best Villain (1993)
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress (1994)
- Genie Awards (2005)
Full Biography
Jennifer Jason Leigh, born Jennifer Leigh Morrow on February 5, 1962, began her acting career during the 1970s on television and made her film debut in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982). She gained critical acclaim for roles in films like 'Last Exit to Brooklyn' (1989), 'Single White Female' (1992), and 'The Hudsucker Proxy' (1994). Leigh was nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Dorothy Parker in 'Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle' (1994). She starred in 'Road to Perdition' (2002) and had a recurring role on 'Weeds' (2009–2012). Leigh received critical acclaim for her voice work in 'Anomalisa' (2015) and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'The Hateful Eight' (2015). She starred in Netflix's 'Atypical' from 2017 to 2021 and appeared in films like 'Annihilation' (2018) and 'Possessor' (2020). Leigh also had a notable stage career, receiving a Drama Desk nomination for her off-Broadway performance in 'Abigail's Party' and making her Broadway debut in 'Cabaret'.
About the Movie: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Release Year: 1982
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Picardías estudiantiles, Fast Times, Picardias Estudantis, Colegio de descarriados, Øl, fis og rockmusik, Aquel 'excitante' curso, Kuumat kimmat, Kuumat kinkut, Ça chauffe au lycée Ridgemont, Plakatzides kai bouboukia, Zlatno doba u Ridgemontu, Változó világ, Fuori di testa, Hatsu taiken/Rijjimonto hai, Hæla i taket, Beztroskie lata w Ridgemont High, Viver Depressa, Maturanti Ridžmontske gimnazije, Pobuna na vojnoj akademiji, Беспечные времена в Риджмонт Хай, Häftigt drag i plugget, Ameriska gimnazija, Ridgemont Lisesinde Hizli Günler, Ich glaub' ich steh' im Wald
Director: Amy Heckerling
Writer: Cameron Crowe
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
- Producer: Art Linson, Irving Azoff
- Executive Producer: C.O. Erickson
Companies: Refugee Films, Universal Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
- Anything's Possible (2022)
- Johnny Dangerously (1984)
- He Won't Kill, She Won't Die (2019)
- Haizea (2018)
- Out to Sea (1997)
Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book, bong, coming of age, drug humor, friendship, high school, irreverence, loss of virginity, marijuana, rock 'n' roll, shopping mall, stoner, teacher, teen comedy, teen movie, teenager, woman director
Story
Fast Times at Ridgemont High follows several high school students navigating their teen years in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are seeking romantic interests, with Stacy's older cousin Linda Barrett providing guidance to Stacy, while Mike Damone offers advice to Mark. Meanwhile, Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer, clashes with the stern Mr. Hand, who believes everyone is on drugs. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and rebellion amidst the backdrop of high school life.
Summary
Based on journalist Cameron Crowe's undercover experiences at a California high school, Fast Times at Ridgemont High is an iconic teen comedy-drama that captures the essence of adolescent culture in the early 1980s. Directed by Amy Heckerling, the film presents an irreverent and humorous take on teenage life, focusing on key subjects such as sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. The movie features a mix of drama and comedy, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of its adolescent characters as they confront love, loss, and the challenges of growing up.