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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.4 / 100
1978·Comedy·1h 33m

HARPER VALLEY P.T.A.

“The song was scandalous. The movie is hilarious!”

Stella Johnson is a single mother living in the town of Harper Valley. Most of the townsfolk, particularly those on the school PTA, think she is a little too liberal so they're making things tough for her and her daughter. So she runs for the position of PTA President, which infuriates them. Stella decides to get revenge with the help of her friends.

Above the Line
Richard C. Bennett, Ralph Senensky·DirectorGeorge Edwards·ScreenplayBarry Schneider·ScreenplayWilly Kurant·Director of PhotographyNelson Riddle·Original Music ComposerMichael Economou·Editor
Cast
Barbara Eden·Stella JohnsonRonny Cox·Willis NewtonNanette Fabray·Alice FinelyAudrey Christie·Flora Simpson ReillyRon Masak·Herbie MaddoxJohn Fiedler·Bobby TaylorBob Hastings·SkeeterSusan Swift·Dee JohnsonPat Paulsen·Mr. HarperWoody Harrelson·Extra (uncredited)
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 5
Richard C. Bennett·DirectorBetty Goldberg·Script SupervisorSteve Siporin·Assistant DirectorSandy King·Script SupervisorTom McCrory·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
George Edwards·ScreenplayBarry Schneider·ScreenplayGeorge Edwards·Story
Camera· 1
Willy Kurant·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Economou·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Nelson Riddle·Original Music ComposerRocky Moriana·Music EditorWolf Seeberg·Sound MixerJohn Fresco·Music SupervisorMichael C. Moore·Sound MixerBill Jackson·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 4
Tom Rasmussen·Art DirectionTom Rasmussen·Costume DesignJames Laforte·Makeup ArtistBob Breen·Set Decoration
Production· 6
George Edwards·ProducerPhil Borack·Executive ProducerJoan Carson·Associate ProducerMichael Economou·Associate ProducerJim Merrick·CastingJoan Carson·Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Lynn Masters·HairstylistRichard Karie·Stunt CoordinatorWhitey Hughes·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
68.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Harper Valley P.T.A.'s key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Humorous, Satirical
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster for "Harper Valley PTA" features a cartoonish illustration with a red background. In the center, a blonde woman in a red dress and heels stands”

comedy
Key Elements
HelicopterCameraPink ElephantBuilding
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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