A summer night in 1962 becomes the focal point in the lives of four small town California teenagers as they face decisions, both immediate and long term, about the directions of their lives. Steve, wants to break up with Laurie, his devoted high school sweetheart and pursue new experiences away from home. Curt, is hesitant about going away to school and leaving the comfortable, familiar surroundings of family and friends.

John, tries to maintain his "too cool for school" image as a hip guy, but can't seem to shake a nagging awareness that life is somehow passing him by. Finally, there's Terry, the nerdy wannabe trying to fit in but who still manages to screw up. During the course of the evening, their individual stories intertwine and separate. By the next morning, their lives will be changed, some only temporarily and some for a lifetime.

Directed by
George Lucas

Cast
Richard Dreyfuss - Curt
Ronny Howard - Steve
Paul Le Mat - John
Charles Martin Smith - Terry
Cindy Williams - Laurie
Candy Clark - Debbie
Mackenzie Phillips - Carol
Wolfman Jack - Disc Jockey
Harrison Ford - Bob Falfa

Production Co.
Lucasfilm, Ltd.

Produced by
Francis Ford Coppola
Gary Kurtz
George Lucas

Studio
Universal Pictures

Writer
George Lucas
Gloria Katz

Music
Karin Green
Jerome Kern