American Graffiti (1973) Original Episode - #28 (August 18th, 2020)
Goldfinger (1964) Original Episode - #46 (November 18th, 2020)
American Graffiti (1973) v. Goldfinger (1964) Tiebreaker - #207 (April 17th, 2024)
American Graffiti Cast:
George Lucas, Writer/Director
William Huyck, Writer
Gloria Katz, Writer
Richard Dreyfuss as Curt Henderson
Ron Howard as Steve Bolander (credited as Ronny Howard)
Paul Le Mat as John Milner
Charles Martin Smith as Terry Fields (credited as Charlie Martin Smith)
Candy Clark as Debbie
Mackenzie Phillips as Carol
Cindy Williams as Laurie
Wolfman Jack as the Disc Jockey
Bo Hopkins as Joe
Harrison Ford as Bob Falfa
American Graffiti Recognition:
American Graffiti was released on August 11, 1973.
Upon release, the film received almost universal critical acclaim, and on a budget of $777,000 would go on to make roughly $140 million finishing #3 at the box office for 1973.
The film was nominated for Best Picture, Director (Lucas), Supporting Actress (Clark), Original Screenplay, and Film Editing.
The film has been recognized by the American Film Institute three times:
1998: AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies – #77
2000: AFI's 100 Years...100 Laughs – #43
2007: AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) – #62
In 1995, American Graffiti was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.
American Graffiti Plot Summary: "American Graffiti" is a nostalgic journey through the streets of Modesto, California in the early 1960s. Director George Lucas paints a vivid portrait of adolescence, capturing the essence of a generation on the brink of change. The film follows a group of friends on their last night together before they embark on separate paths. With a soundtrack filled with classic rock 'n' roll hits, "American Graffiti" immerses viewers in the sights and sounds of the era, evoking a sense of longing for a simpler time. Through its relatable characters and heartfelt storytelling, the film resonates as a timeless ode to youth and the bittersweet passage of time.
Goldfinger Cast:
Guy Hamilton, Director
Richard Maibaum and Paul Dehn, Writers
John Barry, Music
Sean Connery as James Bond (007)
Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore
Gert Fröbe as Auric Goldfinger
Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson
Tania Mallet as Tilly Masterson
Harold Sakata as Oddjob
Bernard Lee as M
Martin Benson as Mr. Solo
Cec Linder as Felix Leiter
Austin Willis as Mr. Roy Simmons
Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny
Goldfinger Recognition:
Goldfinger was released on September 18, 1964.
It received widespread critical acclaim at the time.
On a budget of $3 million, Goldfinger would go on to gross $120 million and finish as the #3 box office finisher in 1964.
At the 1965 Academy Awards, Norman Wanstall won the Academy Award for Best Sound Effects Editing, making Goldfinger the first Bond film to receive an Academy Award until Skyfall in 2013.
The American Film Institute has honoured the film four times:
No. 90 for best movie quote ("A martini. Shaken, not stirred")
No. 53 for best song ("Goldfinger")
No. 49 for best villain (Auric Goldfinger)
No. 71 for most thrilling film
Goldfinger Plot Summary: "Goldfinger" is a thrilling espionage film that follows James Bond on his mission to thwart the diabolical plans of the titular villain, Auric Goldfinger. Bond finds himself entangled in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse as he uncovers Goldfinger's scheme to contaminate the United States' gold reserves at Fort Knox. With a blend of action-packed sequences, clever gadgets, and a charismatic performance by Sean Connery as Bond, "Goldfinger" delivers a captivating and entertaining spy adventure that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
In Memoriam:
Bruce Kessler, 88, American director (The Gay Deceivers, The Monkees, McCloud) and racing (drove Le Mans)
Cole Brings Plenty, 27, American actor (1923)
Adrian Schiller, 60, British actor (The Last Kingdom, The New Look, The Chelsea Detective)
Jean Paul Vignon, 89, French actor and singer (500 Days of Summer, Shrek, Gilmore Girls, Days of Our Lives)
Stanley Rubric Tiebreaker:
Legacy Rankings (original rankings: Goldfinger 9.5, American Graffiti 9)
American Graffiti
Goldfinger
Impact/Significance Rankings (original rankings: Goldfinger 9, American Graffiti 8.5)
American Graffiti
Goldfinger
Novelty Rankings (original rankings: American Graffiti 8.5, Goldfinger 7.5)
American Graffiti
Goldfinger
Classicness Rankings (original rankings: American Graffiti 9, Goldfinger 5.75)
American Graffiti
Goldfinger
Rewatchability Rankings (original rankings: Goldfinger 9.25, American Graffiti 6.5)
Goldfinger
American Graffiti
Audience Score Rankings (original rankings: Goldfinger 8.9, American Graffiti 8.4)
Goldfinger 8.85 (88% Google, 89% RT)
American Graffiti 8.1 (78% Google, 84% RT)
Final Tiebreaker Rankings:
American Graffiti
Goldfinger