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Dazed and Confused (1993)
The coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused, directed by Richard Linklater, follows a group of high school students on the last day of school before summer vacation. Set in the 1970s, the film explores themes of rebellion, freedom, and nostalgia, and features an ensemble cast that includes Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, and Parker Posey.
Dazed and Confused
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- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Release Date
- September 24, 1993
- Studio(s)
- Universal Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Universal Pictures
- Cast
- Jason London , Wiley Wiggins , Matthew McConaughey , Rory Cochrane , Joey Lauren Adams , Milla Jovovich
- Writers
- Richard Linklater
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Budget
- $6.9 million
Summary
The coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused, directed by Richard Linklater, follows a group of high school students on the last day of school before summer vacation. Set in the 1970s, the film explores themes of rebellion, freedom, and nostalgia, and features an ensemble cast that includes Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, and Parker Posey.
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