Conversation so far:
Did Cameron Crowe write Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
His book, Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A True Story.
When did he write the book?
came out in 1981.
Was it popular?
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Question: When did it get made into a movie?
Self-contained rewrite: When did Fast Times at Ridgemont High get made into a movie?