Where were you in '62?

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Cindy Williams, Wolfman Jack, Bo Hopkins, Harrison Ford

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"We're finally getting out of this turkey town, and now you wanna crawl back into your cell, right? You wanna end up like John? You just can't stay seventeen forever." – Steve Bolander

Why watch this? 1962 - Hair grease, sock hops, hot rods and drive-in burgers.

Plot Summary: It's California in the summer of 1962, AND the last night of summer vacation for a group of friends who are about to leave for college. These teenagers, as they cruise the streets, deal with various dilemmas, and experience the classic rock and roll culture of the era. By the time morning arrives, each of them will have sorted out their issues and faced decisions about their future, marking a significant transition into adulthood

Dad's Preview: This critically acclaimed film successfully captures the vibe of growing up in the early 1960's. The details are perfect, as are the performances by a crew of then-unknown actors. Some would go on to star in TV's '60's sitcom Happy Days. My favorite character is Terry "The Toad" Fields, a nerdy kid who cruises around and eventually picks up the rebellious Debbie. Their night together is, let's just say, memorable, as it involves drinking, parking (do the still call it that?), car theft, and a good fist fight. There was an innocence back then, my older brother's time, and it's nice to experience a little of it on screen.

Lucasfilm Ltd., The Coppola Company; Universal Pictures