One Scene Almost Gave “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” an X Rating. Why It Was Cut from the Film

"At the time, it was like there was all this freedom, but it was one-sided, and I wanted to fight that," director Amy ...
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Hamilton stops the robbery | Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Hamilton (Judge Reinhold) stops a robbery at the store he works in as Spicoli (Sean Penn) watches on. #seanpenn ...

Fast Times at Ridgemont High director reveals the moment she knew Sean Penn was going to be 'somebody'

Penn starred as stoned surfer Jeff Spicoli in the 1982 coming-of-age film ...

‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’: THR’s 1982 Review

On August 13, 1982, Universal released teen comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High in theaters, marking the directorial debut of ...

Sex, Sean Penn and Getting “F***ed” on Royalties: ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Director Opens Up

Amy Heckerling joins 'It Happened in Hollywood' to reflect on the highs and lows of making the breakout comedy of '82.
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Legendary director Amy Heckerling heads to Cinema Arts Centre on April 25

Long Island movie lovers are in for a rare and exciting evening as Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre is set to bring in critically acclaimed writer-director Amy Heckerling for a personal insight to two ...
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Amy Heckerling: From Cagney to ‘Clueless’

When it comes to having an impressive cinematic footprint, director/writer Amy Heckerling comes by it honestly, having been ...