American Graffiti (1973)

The Police Car's Axle Breaks

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This is where they chained the police cars axle to the truck and the wheels fly off as the police car pulls away.

School Dance

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The location of the school dance.

Mel's Drive In

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The Mel's Drive-in that featured in the movie was located here but has long been demolished. However there are a number of Mel's around San Francisco and Los Angeles and their walls are a homage to the movie covered with production stills.

Curt Meets The Pharaohs

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This is where Curt (Richard Dreyfuss) meets The Pharaohs gang members.

Toad Gets Beaten Up

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This is the location of the abandoned lot where Toad finds Steve's stolen car but is beaten up by the car thieves before Milner rescues him.

Drag Race

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This was the location of the drag race, in the movie referred to as Paradise Road

Most Cruising Scenes/ Downtown Petaluma

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Most cruising scenes are in the streets of Downtown Petaluma