‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’: Look back at Sean Penn, More
Teen comedy movies are a dime a dozen – but every once in awhile one comes along and stands the test of time.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High released on August 13, 1982 and still is one of the most iconic flicks today. It not only launched the acting careers of Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold, Nicolas Cage, Anthony Edwards, and Sean Penn, it made the catchphrase “Hey, bud, let’s party!” an institution. Thanks, Cameron Crowe.
What does that cast look like today? Check it out below.
Sean Penn – Jeff Spicoli
CANNES, FRANCE – JULY 11: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image was processed using digital filters.) Sean Penn attends the "Flag Day" photocall during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival on July 11, 2021 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Judge Reinhold – Brad Hamilton
SANTA MONICA, CA – JUNE 03: Actor Judge Reinhold (L) autographs a Build-A-Bear T-shirt at First Star’s Annual Celebration of Children’s Rights at the Santa Monica Barker Hanger on June 3, 2006 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)
Robert Romanus – Mike Damone
CULVER CITY, CA – JUNE 04: Actor Robert Romanus arrives at Spike TV’s 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Jennifer Jason Leigh – Stacy Hamilton
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 26: Jennifer Jason Leigh speaks onstage during the for your consideration event for Showtime’s "Patrick Melrose"at NeueHouse Hollywood on April 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Forest Whitaker – Charles Jefferson
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 02: Forest Whitaker attends the "Burden" Atlanta Red Carpet Screening at The Plaza Theatre on March 02, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Phoebe Cates – Linda Barrett
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 22: Actress Phoebe Cates arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
