El Campanil Theatre Classic Film Showcase: American Graffiti

Classic Film Showcase at El Campanil Theatre in Antioch.  Featuring American Graffiti; Nominated for Five Academy Awards and Won Golden Globe Best Film.

Where Were You In ’62? It is the proverbial end of the summer 1962 in a small southern California town. It is the evening before best friends and recent high school graduates, Curt Henderson and Steve Bolander, are scheduled to leave town to head to college back east. Curt, who received a lucrative local scholarship, is seen as the promise that their class holds. But Curt is having second thoughts about leaving what Steve basically sees as their dead end town. Curt’s beliefs are strengthened when he spots an unknown beautiful blonde in a T-bird who mouths the words “I love you” to him. As Curt tries to find that blonde while trying to get away from a local gang who have him somewhat hostage, Curt may come to a decision about his immediate future. Outgoing class president Steve, on the other hand, wants to leave, despite meaning that he will leave his girlfriend, head cheerleader and Curt’s sister, Laurie Henderson, behind. Steve and Laurie spend the evening “negotiating” the state of their relationship. The ensemble cast, including so many that went on to become hugely successful in Hollywood like Ron Howard, Cindy Williams (well, with Laverne & Shirley at least), Richard Dreyfuss, and, of course, Harrison Ford (not to mention Lucas himself) is handled with great skill from such a young director.

Runtime: 112 minutes
Rated: PG

Tickets: Adults: $8, Seniors (62 & Over): $7, Students: $7

Take a stroll around Antioch’s Rivertown after the film and enjoy the great looking Classic Car Cruisin  from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Downtown merchants will be open so check out some of the best antique stores in Contra Costa County.

Information/Buy Tickets/Watch the Trailer: https://www.elcampaniltheatre.com/american-graffiti.html

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