American Graffiti: THX Letterboxed Edition (1973 / 1996) MCA Universal Home Video LaserDisc - VG+
American Graffiti: THX Letterboxed Edition (1973 / 1996) MCA Universal Home Video LaserDisc - VG+
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Academy Award-nominated coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by George Lucas, produced by Francis Ford Coppola, co-produced by Gary Kurtz, written by George Lucas, Gloria Katz, and Willard Huyck, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ronny Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Cindy Williams, and Wolfman Jack.
Presents the 112-minute feature film in Extended Play (CLV) format across two sides. Mastered from a THX-certified digital transfer in a letterbox format preserving its original 2.35:1 theatrical aspect ratio, featuring digital stereo sound, Dolby Surround encoding, CX noise reduction, closed captioning, original theatrical trailer, 42 classic 1950s/60s rock 'n' roll soundtrack hits, and a 50-chapter index across two sides.
Distributed on LaserDisc by MCA Universal Home Video / Lucasfilm Ltd. / Coppola Co. (Catalog # 42726 / ISBN 0-7832-1773-0 / UPC 096894272661).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket VG+: Pre-owned vintage sleeve condition. Front Cover: High-gloss cream artwork featuring the iconic Mort Drucker collage illustration of teen cruisers, hot rods, Mel's Drive-In, and four photo stills (including Ronny Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Cindy Williams, and Harrison Ford), with top red "LETTERBOXED EDITION" border and bottom THX logo badge. Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring 3 photo stills (Mel's Drive-In at night, hot rod drag race, and street cruisers), extensive historical essay detailing George Lucas's creation of the film, production notes on finding 300 pre-1962 cars in Modesto/Sonoma, quotes from Lucas, full billing block, technical badges, THX logo, and a 50-chapter index across two sides.
Edges/Spine VG+: Solid spine with clean printing and light corner shelf wear.
Disc EX: Single disc with clean optical playing surfaces and original MCA Universal center labels. Printed in U.S.A.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format | LaserDisc (LD) - Coming-of-Age / Comedy / Drama / Hot Rods / 1960s Nostalgia / George Lucas / THX / Letterboxed |
| Play Format | Extended Play (CLV) / 1 Disc / 2 Sides |
| Catalog # | 42726 |
| UPC | 096894272661 |
| ISBN | 0-7832-1773-0 |
| Distributor | MCA Universal Home Video / Lucasfilm Ltd. / Coppola Co. |
| Release Year | 1996 LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1973 Universal Pictures) |
| Director & Writers | Directed by George Lucas / Written by George Lucas, Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck / Produced by Francis Ford Coppola / Co-Produced by Gary Kurtz |
| Starring | Richard Dreyfuss, Ronny Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Cindy Williams, Wolfman Jack, Harrison Ford |
| Running Time | Approx. 112 Minutes / Color / Rated PG |
| Audio Format | THX Certified / Digital Sound Stereo / Dolby Surround / CX Encoded / NTSC / Closed-Captioned |
| Aspect Ratio | Original Theatrical Letterbox Widescreen Presentation (2.35:1) |
| Video Certification | PG |
| Special Features | THX-certified 2.35:1 letterbox transfer, original theatrical trailer, classic 42-track rock 'n' roll soundtrack, and 50 chapter stops |
| Country of Manufacture | Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Disc Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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