Back in 1982, though, an R-rated high school film still had the potential to stand out. “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” has endured as a classic of the genre, and it was also a career maker for ...

The next year, she landed her breakout role in 1982’s "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," launching a career that included a variety of roles in films like "The Hitcher," "Sister, Sister," "Last ...