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The Cheerleaders

  • 19731973
  • RR
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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The Cheerleaders (1973)
  • Comedy
  • Sport
A group of cheerleaders from the local high school decide to show their school spirit for their football team by sleeping with the opponents the night before the game so that they can be so ... Read allA group of cheerleaders from the local high school decide to show their school spirit for their football team by sleeping with the opponents the night before the game so that they can be so worn out the opposition won't be able to play.A group of cheerleaders from the local high school decide to show their school spirit for their football team by sleeping with the opponents the night before the game so that they can be so worn out the opposition won't be able to play.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Paul Glickler
  • Writers
    • Paul Glickler(original story)
    • Richard Lerner(original story)
    • Tad Richards(original story)
  • Stars
    • Stephanie Fondue
    • Denise Dillaway
    • Jovita Bush
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  • Director
    • Paul Glickler
  • Writers
    • Paul Glickler(original story)
    • Richard Lerner(original story)
    • Tad Richards(original story)
  • Stars
    • Stephanie Fondue
    • Denise Dillaway
    • Jovita Bush
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 35User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
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    The Cheerleaders (1973)
    Stephanie Fondue and Brandy Woods in The Cheerleaders (1973)
    Jovita Bush, Clair Dia, Denise Dillaway, Stephanie Fondue, and Brandy Woods in The Cheerleaders (1973)
    Denise Dillaway in The Cheerleaders (1973)
    Denise Dillaway in The Cheerleaders (1973)
    Denise Dillaway in The Cheerleaders (1973)
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    Jovita Bush, Clair Dia, and Kimberly Hyde in The Cheerleaders (1973)
    The Cheerleaders (1973)
    Jovita Bush, Clair Dia, Denise Dillaway, Stephanie Fondue, Kimberly Hyde, and Brandy Woods in The Cheerleaders (1973)
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    Stephanie Fondue
    • Jeannieas Jeannie
    Denise Dillaway
    • Claudiaas Claudia
    Jovita Bush
    • Bonnieas Bonnie
    Brandy Woods
    • Debbieas Debbie
    Clair Dia
    Clair Dia
    • Suzieas Suzie
    • (as Sandy Evans)
    Kimberly Hyde
    • Pattyas Patty
    • (as Kim Stanton)
    Richard Meatwhistle
    • Jonas Jon
    Jonathan Jacobs
    • Normas Norm
    Robert Hirschfeld
    • Novias Novi
    • (as Raoul Hoffnung)
    Patrick Wright
    Patrick Wright
    • Coach Gannonas Coach Gannon
    Terri Teague
    • Isabelas Isabel
    Jack Jonas
    • Daddyas Daddy
    Jay Lindner
    • Momas Mom
    Charles Goldman
    • Salas Sal
    John Bracci
    • Vinnieas Vinnie
    Bill Lehrke
    • Counterboyas Counterboy
    P.J. Karparti
    • Paul-Fourth String Quarterbackas Paul-Fourth String Quarterback
    Evett Wilber
    • Bus Driveras Bus Driver
    • Director
      • Paul Glickler
    • Writers
      • Paul Glickler(original story) (screenplay)
      • Richard Lerner(original story)
      • Tad Richards(original story) (screenplay)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      I Drink Your Blood (1970) is the movie playing during the theatre scene.
    • Goofs
      The name on Jeannie's cheerleading outfit reads, "Jennie".
    • Quotes

      [On the way to the locker room, the girls run into creepy janitor Novi]

      Suzie: There's MALARIA in the AREA!

      Debbie: I think it's an anti-social disease!

    • Alternate versions
      The most recent video version is edited to tone down the sex scenes (with noticible splices) and a Cheerleader's seduction of Jeannie's brother is taken out entirely. A very early (circa late 70's early 80's) video release carries the more complete version of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Trailer Trauma Part 4: Television Trauma (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      I Like What You're Doing To Me
      Music and Lyrics by Eddie O'Loughlin and David Herman

      Recorded at Upsurge Studios

      Performed by The Honeyboys

    User reviews35

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    Top review
    9/10
    Something of a landmark.
    On one hand this movie is as silly and ridiculous as so many others of its ilk. On the other, it stood apart because it went beyond the boundaries of the day's softcore films, finding a niche between them and hardcore. It reflected an "anything goes" sexual ethic of the time.

    Apparently, it was too hot for many communities around the land. The local D.A. here went to a showing where he dutifully noted the number of sex acts depicted. I would have had difficulty keeping count. Nowadays it's usually seen in edited (or butchered) versions which only serve to emphasize the silliness and leave out the cheap thrills. Oh well.

    This film wasn't the first to exploit the male fascination with cheerleaders but it did inspire numerous imitations and rip-offs, mostly of an inferior nature, if you can imagine that.
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    • Release date
      • March 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Return to Montclair High
    • Filming locations
      • Golfland USA - 855 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, California, USA
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $153,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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