American Graffiti (1973) v. Goldfinger (1964) Tiebreaker

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)

1. American Graffiti

2. Goldfinger

Impact/Significance Rankings (original rankings: Goldfinger 9, American Graffiti 8.5)

1. American Graffiti

2. Goldfinger

Novelty Rankings (original rankings: American Graffiti 8.5, Goldfinger 7.5)

1. American Graffiti

2. Goldfinger

Classicness Rankings (original rankings: American Graffiti 9, Goldfinger 5.75)

1. American Graffiti

2. Goldfinger

Rewatchability Rankings (original rankings: Goldfinger 9.25, American Graffiti 6.5)

1. Goldfinger

2. American Graffiti

Audience Score Rankings (original rankings: Goldfinger 8.9, American Graffiti 8.4)

1. Goldfinger 8.85 (88% Google, 89% RT)

2. American Graffiti 8.1 (78% Google, 84% RT)

Final Tiebreaker Rankings:

1. American Graffiti

2. Goldfinger