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The Harrad Experiment

  • 19731973
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
797
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Don Johnson and Laurie Walters in The Harrad Experiment (1973)
At Harrad College, where controversial coed living situations are established, the students are forced to confront their sexuality in ways that society previously shunned. Part of the experiment is to pair incompatible members of the opposite sex as roommates in order to make them shun the traditional concept of monogamy. The film's primary two "couples" are the sex-crazed Stanley and ultra-timid Sheila, and insecure Harry and liberated Beth. In charge of the "experiment" are Prof. Philip and his wife, Margaret, who seem to enjoy the tension they instigate, as well as the graphic sexual episodes that unfold.
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At Harrad College, where controversial coed living situations are established, the students are forced to confront their sexuality in ways that society previously shunned. Part of the experi... Read allAt Harrad College, where controversial coed living situations are established, the students are forced to confront their sexuality in ways that society previously shunned. Part of the experiment is to pair incompatible members of the opposite sex as roommates in order to make the... Read allAt Harrad College, where controversial coed living situations are established, the students are forced to confront their sexuality in ways that society previously shunned. Part of the experiment is to pair incompatible members of the opposite sex as roommates in order to make them shun the traditional concept of monogamy. The film's primary two "couples" are the sex-c... Read all
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
797
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ted Post
  • Writers
    • Michael Werner(screenplay)
    • Ted Cassidy(screenplay)
    • Robert H. Rimmer(novel)
  • Stars
    • Don Johnson
    • James Whitmore
    • Tippi Hedren
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ted Post
  • Writers
    • Michael Werner(screenplay)
    • Ted Cassidy(screenplay)
    • Robert H. Rimmer(novel)
  • Stars
    • Don Johnson
    • James Whitmore
    • Tippi Hedren
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    Melanie Griffith, Don Johnson, Tippi Hedren, Gregory Harrison, Bruno Kirby, Victoria Thompson, and Laurie Walters in The Harrad Experiment (1973)
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    Don Johnson
    Don Johnson
    • Stanleyas Stanley…
    James Whitmore
    James Whitmore
    • Philipas Philip…
    Tippi Hedren
    Tippi Hedren
    • Margaretas Margaret…
    Laurie Walters
    Laurie Walters
    • Sheilaas Sheila…
    Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby
    • Harryas Harry
    • (as B. Kirby Jr.)
    • …
    Victoria Thompson
    • Bethas Beth…
    Elliott Street
    Elliott Street
    • Wilsonas Wilson…
    Sharon Ullrick
    Sharon Ullrick
    • Barbaraas Barbara
    • (as Sharon Taggart)
    • …
    Billy Sands
    Billy Sands
    • Jackas Jack
    Robert Middleton
    Robert Middleton
    • Sidneyas Sidney
    Maggie Wellman
    • Cynthiaas Cynthia
    Michael Greene
    Michael Greene
    • Yoga Instructoras Yoga Instructor
    Ron Kolman
    • Evanas Evan
    Eric Server
    Eric Server
    • Workmanas Workman
    Robert C. Ross
    • Workmanas Workman
    Ted Cassidy
    Ted Cassidy
    • Diner Patronas Diner Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith
    • Studentas Student
    • (uncredited)
    Gregory Harrison
    Gregory Harrison
    • Studentas Student
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ted Post
    • Writers
      • Michael Werner(screenplay)
      • Ted Cassidy(screenplay)
      • Robert H. Rimmer(novel)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The Ice House comedy sequence was filmed after the director's cut. Producer Dennis F. Stevens brought in the improvisational group Ace Trucking Company to beef up William F. Nolan's suggested, revised ending.
    • Goofs
      Stanley comes in after jogging and his green shirt is obviously sweaty on the back. He surprises Barbara and Stanley in the room and punches Stanley in the face. Stanley goes into the bathroom and when Stanley follows, there is obviously no sweat marks.
    • Alternate versions
      All public domain VHS/DVD releases contain an edited-for-TV print that runs 88 minutes. The Brentwood Home Video DVD has the nudity left intact, but still runs under 90 minutes. The uncut version is only available on the 1980s Wizard Video VHS.
    • Connections
      Featured in Famous T & A (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      I Hope I'll Have Your Love
      Music by Charles Fox

      Lyrics by Norman Gimbel

      Sung by Lori Lieberman

    User reviews19

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    Top review
    3/10
    Nudie Flick as social commentary
    The 1970's brought the movie rating system. The system allowed both nudity and overt sexuality into American films. Hollywood was trying to capture the youth market in a way they never had. This led to a number of "hip" youth low budget oriented movies. Some tried to capture a moments in time such as "The Trip". Some worked only as satire such as "The Seniors". Some tried social commentary as "The Harrad Experiment". All had common dominators: young people, sex and skin.

    Some hold up as a time capsule, "The Trip". Some as a silly nudie farce, "The Seniors". And some are just dull. "The Harrad Experiment" falls into this category. What was shocking to one generation, such as "The Chapman Report" and "Peyton Place", becomes boringly silly to future ones.

    It's not a bad film, its just a dumb film. Still, if you are interested in seeing youngish Tippi Hedren in bra and panties or a very young Don Johnson's backside; it's worth a look. Just remember, you've been warned.
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    • maeander
    • May 9, 2004

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Harrad-experimentet
    • Filming locations
      • Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Cinema Arts Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $177,930
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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