Meatballs is a 1979 Canadian-American comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman. It is noted for Bill Murray's first film appearance in a starring role and for launching the directing career of Reitman, whose later comedies included Stripes (1981) and Ghostbusters (1984), both starring Murray. The film also introduced teenage actor Chris Makepeace in the role of Rudy Gerner.
Meatballs is a classic coming of age comedy film from 1979 that helped usher in some great movies of that genre, notably Fast Times at Ridgemont High, The Last American Virgin, Porky's and The Karate Kid. What are some of your favorite movies or music from that era?
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