There was one scene in particular that was very familiar.

When American Graffiti hit theaters in August 1973, critics hailed it as a charming and nostalgic throwback to a bygone era. They appreciated director George Lucas‘s devotion to character-driven ...

Have you seen American Graffiti? A backdrop for the film is the legendary Mel's Drive-In. A third-generation owner has opened a spot in Nashville. He's sharing an incredible family story.

After success directing “The Godfather,” (1972) Francis Ford Coppola, came aboard as the producer for the 1973 film “American Graffiti,” saving the film from being butchered. Universal Pictures ...

In 1972, a relatively unknown filmmaker named George Lucas began shooting a low-budget joyride comedy from a screenplay he had written. The story was set in Modesto, Calif., during the late summer of ...

Thank you for the delightful look back at “American Graffiti” [‘“American Graffiti’ at 50: An oral history,” Aug. 20]. Fifty years, ago at the age of 16, I attended the movie with a high school buddy.

Danny Cox has never seen a movie in his entire life. The best movie George Lucas ever directed is not Star Wars. Star Wars has, without a doubt, created the biggest cultural impact and was a technical ...

With a dweeb at the wheel, it might not have captured the imagination of moviegoers and cruisin’ fans like Milner’s coupe or Bob Falfa’s black Chevrolet, but the customized white 1958 Chevrolet Impala ...

Bo Hopkins, known for his roles in "American Graffiti," "The Wild Bunch" and "Midnight Express" died on Saturday. He was 84. A marquee on the actor’s self-titled website confirmed his death with the ...