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Fat City 1972

In 1970s New Orleans, a group of teenagers seek escape from their surroundings, embracing a lifestyle of freedom and risky behavior. They navigate a world where the legal drinking age seems far removed, and their youthful exuberance leads them down a path of exploration and consequence. This coming-of-age story captures the atmosphere of a city on the cusp of change and the allure of rebellion for those seeking something more.

In 1970s New Orleans, a group of teenagers seek escape from their surroundings, embracing a lifestyle of freedom and risky behavior. They navigate a world where the legal drinking age seems far removed, and their youthful exuberance leads them down a path of exploration and consequence. This coming-of-age story captures the atmosphere of a city on the cusp of change and the allure of rebellion for those seeking something more.

Does Fat City have end credit scenes?

No!

Fat City does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Fat City

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Ratings and Reviews for Fat City

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Metacritic

89

Metascore

tbd

User Score

IMDb

7.2 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

70

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for Fat City

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45th Academy Awards 1973

Susan Tyrrell
Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Susan Tyrrell

Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for Fat City

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Fat City - Trailer | Crackle

Fat City (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Cars Featured in Fat City

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Cadillac

1962

unknown

Chevrolet

1964

Biscayne

Chevrolet

Corvair

Chevrolet

1971

unknown

Chrysler

1959

New Yorker

Datsun

1970

510

Dodge

1962

D-100

Ford

1964

F-100

Ford

1960

Falcon

Ford

1962

Falcon

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