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Harold and Maude (1971)
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Director:
Writer:
Colin Higgins (written by)
Release Date:
20 December 1971 (USA)
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Tagline:
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Plot:
Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
Another 2 wins
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1 nomination
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A classic.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ruth Gordon | ... | Maude |
 | Bud Cort | ... | Harold |
 | Vivian Pickles | ... | Mrs. Chasen |
| Cyril Cusack | ... | Glaucus |
| Charles Tyner | ... | Uncle Victor |
 | Ellen Geer | ... | Sunshine Doré |
| Eric Christmas | ... | Priest |
| G. Wood | ... | Psychiatrist |
| Judy Engles | ... | Candy Gulf |
| Shari Summers | ... | Edith Phern |
 | Tom Skerritt | ... | Motorcycle Officer (as M. Borman) |
| Susan Madigan | ... | Girlfriend |
| Ray K. Goman | ... | Police Officer (as Ray Goman) |
| Gordon Devol | ... | Police Officer (as Gordon DeVol) |
| Harvey Brumfield | ... | Police Officer |
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Runtime:
91 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
West Germany:18 (original rating) |
Portugal:M/12 |
South Korea:18 (2005) |
USA:Approved (No. 23028) |
USA:TV-14 (TV rating) |
Australia:M |
Canada:14A |
Finland:K-16 |
Ireland:15 |
Netherlands:12 |
Norway:16 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:GP (original rating) |
USA:PG |
West Germany:12 |
Singapore:PG
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Trivia:
Actors originally considered for the role of Harold Chasen included John Rubinstein, Bob Balaban, Daniel Fortus, Todd Susman, Elton John and John Neilson.
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Continuity: About 50 minutes into the film, when Maude is doing donuts around the officer, the driver-side window of the truck is alternately up/down between shots.
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Quotes:
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Mrs. Chasen: [after spotting Harold hanging from a noose in the living room] I suppose you think that's very funny, Harold... Oh, dinner at eight, Harold. And do try and be a little more vivacious.
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Mrs. Chasen: [after spotting Harold hanging from a noose in the living room] I suppose you think that's very funny, Harold... Oh, dinner at eight, Harold. And do try and be a little more vivacious.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Captain Mike Across America (2007)
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Soundtrack:
On the Road to Find Out
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This art house favorite is a timeless classic and recommended viewing for all post-Catcher In the Rye teenagers. To modern viewers, the Ruth Gordon creation of Maude probably seems trite, but her Maude was fresh, original and daring in 1970 and the pre-Sophie's Choice twist in her history that Harold discovers was likewise unanticipated by early viewers. Unfortunately, Ruth Gordon went on to recreate this character in lesser films throughout that decade and the character of the eccentric old lady has become rather shopworn.
The Cat Stevens soundtrack is probably one of the most effective use of pop music in film ever.