: [69] Alongside other films from the New Hollywood era, American Graffiti is often cited for helping give birth to the summer blockbuster. Hey, listen, Professor, if he can't find me, then he ain't worth racin', right? You would, you grungy little twirp. [34], When Coppola's The Godfather won the Academy Award for Best Picture in March 1973, Universal relented and agreed to cut only three scenes (amounting to a few minutes) from Lucas's cut. John Milner [28] Murch suggested making Wolfman Jack's radio show the "backbone" of the film. : A nostalgic slice of Americana pie filmed in a warm, naturalistic style, "American Graffiti" is the simple, wistful story of a group of California teenagers spending one last night togetherafter their high school graduation in 1962. [21], Petaluma, a similarly small town about 20 miles (32km) north of San Rafael, was more cooperative, and American Graffiti moved there without the loss of a single day of shooting. She also noted with disdain that the epilogue did not bother to mention the fates of any of the women characters. Oh, shit. Hey man, I'm sorry if I scared ya! Carol John Milner American Graffiti evokes mankind's relationship with machines, notably the elaborate number of hot rodshaving been called a "classic-car flick", representative of the motor car's importance to American culture at the time it was made. Is American Graffiti based on a true story? You want me to give it to you? [4] As he developed the story in his mind, Lucas included his fascination with Wolfman Jack. The pickin's are really gettin' slim. John Milner is the tritagonist of the film American Graffiti. John Milner Jump out and flatten their tires. Milners "baby shit" yellow street rod in both movies is often . and it ignores the women characters. : : He encounters an employee who tells him the Wolfman does not work there and that the shows are pre-taped for replay, claiming the Wolfman "is everywhere" but promises to have the Wolfman air the request. You go on over there and you remember all the good times you won't be having. Lucas, Katz, and Huyck worked on the third draft together, specifically on the scenes featuring Steve and Laurie. However, Lucas soon became frustrated at the length of time it was taking to fix camera mounts to the cars. : Man, I can't keep track of all you punks runnin' 'round here backwards. Yeah, she's goin' with me. Let's get nostalgic for nostalgia and look in-depth at the making of American Graffiti . In the movie, it was "the fastest thing in the valley.". Eye color Yeah, don't say anything. But there is more to the characters' stories. Bye, Curt. we know from the end of American Graffiti that Milner dies in a car crash . Hey Carol [47] Roger Ebert gave the film a full four stars and praised it for being "not only a great movie, but a brilliant work of historical fiction; no sociological treatise could duplicate the movie's success in remembering exactly how it was to be alive at that cultural instant". Guess what he looks like now! Bob Falfa Havin' fun, as usual! [21] After CinemaScope proved to be too expensive,[16] Lucas decided American Graffiti should have a documentary-like feel, so he shot the film using Techniscope cameras. Carol [9] Lucas and his colleague Gary Kurtz began pitching the American Graffiti treatment to various Hollywood studios and production companies in an attempt to secure the financing needed to expand it into a screenplay,[4] but they were unsuccessful. [30] Walter Murch assisted Lucas in post-production for audio mixing and sound design purposes. Field car? [35] The film had cost only $1.27million (equivalent to $8.2million in 2021)[33] to produce and market, but yielded worldwide box office gross revenues of more than $55million (equivalent to $336million in 2021). [hands her the ticket Holstein just issued him]. but you're still a punk. : [2] Produced on a $777,000 budget,[1] it has become one of the most profitable films ever. Driving is a serious business. Station Attendant Debbie is now a hippie who becomes a country-western singer. "[53] Pauline Kael of The New Yorker was less enthused, writing that the film "fails to be anything more than a warm, nice, draggy comedy, because there's nothing to back up the style. Biographical information Date of death December 31, 1964 Physical description Gender Male Height 5'12" (1,82 m) Eye color blue Behind the scenes Actor Paul Le Mat Our community needs more information on this page! American Graffitimay be one of the best coming-of-age films of all time. Terry Fields : You're talking to the woman I love. Allegedly Raced UGA Assistant Before Fatal Crash, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. What happened to John Milner in American Graffiti? [54] Dave Kehr, writing in the Chicago Reader, called the film a brilliant work of popular art that redefined nostalgia as a marketable commodity, while establishing a new narrative style.[55]. "Cruising was gone, and I felt compelled to document the whole experience and what my generation used as a way of meeting girls," Lucas explained. Can I put a mattress cover on a TempurPedic mattress? markybgoode 1.64K subscribers Subscribe 3.5K Share Save 548K views 11 years ago A 20 minute insightful conversation with Paul. Le Mat, Harrison Ford, and Bo Hopkins were claimed to be drunk most nights and every weekend, and had conducted climbing competitions to the top of the local Holiday Inn sign. Carol Hey, Laurie, what in hell are you doin' in there? John is still a drag racer, and he falls. I thought some of my friends might be here. [John turns off the radio] John Milner John Milner . I'm sorta' embarrassed to be this close to ya! More American Graffiti is a 1979 American coming-of-age comedy film written and directed by Bill L. Norton. Lucas argued that mentioning the girls meant adding another title card, which he felt would prolong the ending. [5] The film was released in the United States on August 11, 1973[1] to sleeper hit reception. You're a regular J.D. 6 Who sings at the Hop in American Graffiti? "[17], Although American Graffiti is set in 1962 Modesto, Lucas believed the city had changed too much in ten years and initially chose San Rafael as the primary shooting location. Sheezus. I started out as Terry the Toad, but then I went on to be John Milner, the local drag race champion, and then I became Curt Henderson, the intellectual who goes off to college, They were all composite characters, based on my life, and on the lives of friends of mine. "You can't stay 17 forever. : He gave an amount of the film's profits to Haskell Wexler for his visual consulting help during filming, and to Wolfman Jack for "inspiration". Girl in Cadillac [to Carol] Before the mammoth success of "Star Wars," George Lucasdirected and co-wrote (along with Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck) the 1973 coming-of-age film "American Graffiti." [23][26][27], Lucas considered covering duties as the sole cinematographer, but dropped the idea. : I bet you got to sneak up on the pumps just to get a little air in your tires! While John helps his rival to safety, Laurie begs Steve not to leave her, he assures her that he will stay with her in Modesto. You gonna go after him? : John Milner : John Milner Carol : [he slaps Curt] Bob Falfa File that under uh, C.S. [5], Producer Francis Ford Coppola regretted having not financed the film himself. John Milner John Milner (Paul Le Mat) drag race scene/movie clip - chute fails to openMore American Graffiti (1979)American Graffiti (1973)More American Graffiti is a 19. : [6] The filmmaker was also inspired by Federico Fellini's I Vitelloni (1953). : [40] By the 1990s, American Graffiti had earned more than $200million (equivalent to $415million in 2021)[33] in box-office gross and home video sales. Lucas held firmhis was a story about West Coast teenagers in the early 1960s. : The whole strip is shrinking! [7] Walter rewrote the screenplay, but Lucas nevertheless fired him due to their creative differences. Well at least I don't have to pull over to the side just to let a funeral go by, man. In an attempt to get cruising company for the evening, John inadvertently picks up Carol, a precocious 12-year-old who manipulates him into driving her around all night. [3] A sequel, More American Graffiti, was released in 1979. Steve and Curt are to travel "Back East" in the morning and start college but the latter has second thoughts about leaving. John Milner : Yeah, yeah. [14], Lucas and producer Gary Kurtz took the script to American International Pictures, who expressed interest, but ultimately believed American Graffiti was not violent or sexual enough for the studio's standards. Didn't nobody tell ya I was lookin' for ya? [76] The registration plate on Milner's yellow deuce coupe is THX138 on a yellow, California license plate, slightly altered, reflecting Lucas's earlier science-fiction film (THX 1138). [10] Universal presidents Sidney Sheinberg and Lew Wasserman heard about the praise the film had been garnering in LA and New York, and the marketing department amped up its promotion strategy for it,[10] investing an additional $500,000 (equivalent to $3.1million in 2021)[33] in marketing and promotion. [21] A key member of the production had also been arrested for growing marijuana,[14] and in addition to already running behind the shooting schedule, the San Rafael City Council immediately became concerned about the disruption that filming caused for local businesses, so withdrew permission to shoot beyond a second day. He began writing a script, completing his first draft in just three weeks. A soundtrack album for the film, 41 Original Hits from the Soundtrack of American Graffiti, was issued by MCA Records. Just do as I say! What's your name? Curt replies that he is leaving town. : : After leaving the Pharaohs, Curt drives to the radio station to ask omnipotent disc jockey "Wolfman Jack" to read a message out on air for The Blonde in the White Thunderbird. Affiliation These include an encounter between Toad and a fast-talking car salesman, an argument between Steve and his former teacher Mr. Kroot at the sock hop, and an effort by Bob Falfa to serenade Laurie with "Some Enchanted Evening". Aliases While he and Debbie leave Steve's car in a rural spot in order to share a romantic interlude, thieves steal the car. I ain't having no accidents just because of you! Picker decided to give Lucas $10,000 to develop Graffiti as a screenplay. The first cut of American Graffiti was three and a half hours long, and to whittle the film down to a more manageable two hours, many scenes had to be cut, shortened, or combined. [19], Although Cindy Williams was cast as Laurie Henderson and enjoyed working with both Lucas and Howard,[20] the actress hoped she would get the part of Debbie Dunham, which ended up going to Candy Clark. Paul Le Mat is best known for playing the drag racing John Milner -- opposite Ron Howard and Richard Dreyfuss -- in the 1973 film "American Graffiti." Guess what he looks like now! Later, after the alcohol has made Terry violently sick, he sees Steve's car and attempts to steal it back. More American Graffiti (1979) Paul Le Mat: John Milner Showing all 5 items Jump to: Photos (1) Quotes (4) Photos Quotes John Milner : Hey, look, I want you to keep this, take that with you [Hands Toad a twisted bolt] John Milner : That's from when my flywheel broke remember? The young director's previous film and first feature . Ha-ha! Didn't nobody tell ya I was lookin' for ya? While Lucas was working on his first film, THX 1138, Coppola asked him to write a coming-of-age film. Along with Easy Rider (1969), American Graffiti was one of the first films to eschew a traditional film score and successfully rely instead on synchronizing a series of popular hit songs with individual scenes. C.S.? : At The Hop/Artists. Richard Dreyfuss was the only principal cast member from the original film not to appear in the sequel. John Milner John Milner killed by drunk driverMore American Graffiti (1979)American Graffiti (1973)More American Graffiti is a 1979 comedy-drama film written and directe. During a tense ride, the Pharaoh leader tells Curt that "The Blonde" is a prostitute, which he does not believe. John Milner "I wanted something that was more like the way I grew up. Oh, that was beautiful, John. Curt smiles, pondering what could've been. At the end of its theatrical run, American Graffiti had one of the greatest profit-to-cost ratios of a motion picture ever. Paul Le Mat is best known for playing the drag racing John Milner -- opposite Ron Howard and Richard Dreyfuss -- in the 1973 film "American Graffiti." Bob Falfa The potential financiers were concerned that music licensing costs would cause the film to go way over budget. So long! : Janet Maslin of The New York Times panned "More American Graffiti" as "grotesquely misconceived, so much so that it nearly eradicates fond memories of the original." American Graffiti (1973)Boy, was this tough - my personal choice of John's top 10 quotes from the movie.Yeah, I've still had to cut out a few great lines but. [22] Also, the date of John Milner's death was changed from June 1964 to December 1964 to fit the narrative structure of the upcoming sequel, More American Graffiti. John Milner The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [22], Various studio employees who had seen the film began talking it up, and its reputation grew through word of mouth. Been a long time, ain't it? : American Graffiti Ending Explained: The Calm Before The Storm. Terry Fields He turned down those offers, determined to pursue his own projects despite his urgent desire to find another film to direct. Good-bye! What a chop! Lucas' ending sees Curt and Steve's roles reversed: Steve promises to stay with Laurie after witnessing John and Bob's explosive drag race, and Curt bids goodbye to his parents and friends. While the impact the late 1960s had on the characters is certainly worth expanding on, the beauty of "American Graffiti" lies in its nostalgicpreservation of an optimistic time in America. John Milner Steve, on the other hand, looks forward to this change and tries to convince his devoted girlfriend Laurie (Cindy Williams) to break up so they can date other people. Don't you have homework or something to do? Madman Milner's Coupe may be famous today, but when Lucas cast the '32 five-window for his movie, it was no high-dollar hot rod. John Milner Filming & Production Curt Henderson Carol Carol Directed by George Lucas, this 1973 classic is filled with cruising-for-a-bruising teens, young love, and all of the feels of the last summer before college. You take care of yourself, man. Lucas recalled, "He would have made $30million (equivalent to $183million in 2021)[33] on the deal. Oh. [56] Another theme is teenagers' obsession with radio, especially with the inclusion of Wolfman Jack and his mysterious and mythological faceless (to most) voice. : "[50] A.D. Murphy from Variety felt American Graffiti was a vivid "recall of teenage attitudes and morals, told with outstanding empathy and compassion through an exceptionally talented cast of unknown actors". [6] Howard would later appear in the very similar role of Richie Cunningham on the Happy Days sitcom. Girl in Cadillac We know John Milner (Paul Le Mat) was killed by a drunken driver in 1964, so the movie has to roll back in time to visit him. All of this contributes to fans feeling connected with each character. Listen, are you with him? In 1972, he appeared in American Graffiti (released in 1973), a coming-of-age film about a group of friends in Modesto, California in the early 1960s. : The interaction causes Curt to desperately search for her throughout the night. Carol [throws a water balloon which misses him and hits Carol]. : Terry represents Lucas's nerd years as a freshman in high school, specifically his "bad luck" with dating. : [9] Because American Graffiti's main cast was for younger actors, the casting call and notices went through numerous high-school drama groups and community theaters in the San Francisco Bay Area. As Curt leaves, he notices the employee talking into the microphone and realizes he is in fact the Wolfman, who reads the message for The Blonde asking her to call Curt on the pay phone at Mel's drive in. "[31], The choice of music was crucial to the mood of each scene; it is diegetic music that the characters themselves can hear and therefore becomes an integral part of the action. He never got over it and he still kicks himself. : Boy, are you up a creek. : Why the hell do they bother? Laurie, Steve's girlfriend and Curt's sister, arrives moments later, Steve suggesting to her that they see other people while he is away at college to "strengthen" their relationship. Filming was initially set to take place in San Rafael, California, but the production crew was denied permission to shoot beyond a second day. We see Terry in Vietnam, so desperate to escape that he actually fakes his own death and hides in Europe, hence he's only stated as "missing in action." : American Graffiti is a 1973 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by George Lucas, produced by Francis Ford Coppola, written by Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz and Lucas, and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard (billed as Ronny Howard), Paul Le Mat, Harrison Ford, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Bo Rick Figari of San Francisco has owned John Milner's (Paul LeMat) yellow Deuce Coupe since the mid-1980s and he also has a black '55 Chevy's built for Graffiti and styled after 1971's Two Lane Blacktop. Curt Henderson : GEORGE LUCAS MADE THE MOVIE PARTIALLY OUT OF SPITE. I have seen that car featured in one of the big magazine (Motor Trend . John Milner [33][41], Universal Studios first released the film on DVD in September 1998,[42] and once more as a double feature with More American Graffiti (1979) in January 2004. [71] In 1997 the city of Modesto, California, honored Lucas with a statue dedication of American Graffiti at George Lucas Plaza. : [39] Universal released the film on Blu-ray with a new digitally remastered picture supervised by George Lucas on May 31, 2011. [puts the ticket in the glove compartment which is full of similar tickets]. But he's caught by the car thieves who beat him up until John intervenes. Carol Its what he did in Modesto those final nights before heading off to USC. [12] This forced Lucas to drop the opening scene in which the Blonde Angel, Curt's image of the perfect woman, drives through an empty drive-in cinema in her Ford Thunderbird, her transparency revealing she does not exist. En route, Curt sees a beautiful blonde woman driving a white Ford Thunderbird next to them, who mouths "I love you" before turning a right. [11] The cost of licensing the 75 songs Lucas wanted was one factor in United Artists' ultimate decision to reject the script; the studio also felt it was too experimental"a musical montage with no characters". [5][33] The reissue included stereophonic sound[36] and a couple of minutes the studio had removed from Lucas's original cut. Search Birth.Movies.Death. In the original release, John Milner is listed as having been killed by a drunk driver in June of 1964 in the closing segment just before the final credits. Terry 'The Toad' Fields : That's great, man, that's really great. [74] Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman conducted the "rear axle" experiment on the January 11, 2004, episode of MythBusters.[75]. Lucas convinced the San Rafael City Council to allow two further nights of filming for general cruising shots, which he used to evoke as much of the intended location as possible in the finished film. [36] Based on the success of the 1978 reissue, Universal began production for the sequel More American Graffiti (1979). Paradise Road. [17], Production proceeded with virtually no input or interference from Universal since American Graffiti was a low-budget film, and executive Ned Tanen had only modest expectations of its commercial success. John Milner This would allow the studio to advertise American Graffiti as "from the man who gave you The Godfather". : While looking out the window of his plane, Curt sees the white Thunderbird driving below. The American Graffiti 1956 Thunderbird The 56 Thunderbird convertible was purchased by Clay Daily and his wife in 1964 on a used Ford car lot in San Bernardino, CA. : There's some punk lookin' for me. Steve, aware that Laurie was Bob's passenger, rushes to the wreck as she and Bob crawl out and stagger away before the car explodes. Or has a boyfriend? The inclusionof this title text drew some criticism. He had originally written the script so that the four (Curt, Steve, John, and Toad) storylines were always presented in the same sequence (an "ABCD" plot structure). "It was overtly sexual and very fantasy-like, with playing chicken and things that kids didn't really do," Lucas explained. Yeah, I think so. In fact, your car's so neat, we're gonna give you our special prize. 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[16] Instead, he elected to shoot American Graffiti using two cinematographers (as he had done in THX 1138) and no formal director of photography. Is she gonna ride with you? [5] To co-write a 15-page film treatment, Lucas hired Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz, who also added semiautobiographical material to the story. Wait a minute. : What's that s'posed to be? Yeah, I'll die soon, then it'll all be over, John. As a result, production was moved to Petaluma. John Milner Great movie scene from American Graffiti. 2 What did Suzanne Somers Drive in American Graffiti? "More American Graffiti" shows the core group of "American Graffiti" experiencing the cultural upheaval of the women's lib and anti-war movement. 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