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Harold and Maude
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Overview

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8.1/10   26,193 votes
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Director:
Hal Ashby
Writer:
Colin Higgins (written by)
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Release Date:
20 December 1971 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Romance more
Tagline:
They will defy everything you've ever seen or heard about screen lovers! [Video] more
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 & 1 nomination more
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(10 articles)
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User Comments:
A classic. more (244 total)

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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Additional Details

Runtime:
91 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Filming Locations:
Berkeley, California, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
There is a deleted scene in which Maude paints smiles on the statues in the church. A still from this scene can be found on one of the original lobby cards, and it is described in detail in the book-adaptation. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Maude pulls the banjo out of a cabinet, you see the reflection of crew and lights. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
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 There's Something About Mary (1998) more
Soundtrack:
Trouble more

FAQ

Is "Harold and Maude" based on a book?
Why was Harold continually trying to commit suicide?
How have viewers interpreted the movie's ending?
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26 out of 36 people found the following comment useful.
A classic., 19 January 2005
8/10
Author: susy-7 from Southwestern Indiana

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.

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So outdated. I'm not sure if it was successful in its time either Cvilleforever
I would do ANYTHING to see the deleted scenes Scifiboy666
Was Maude a Concentration Camp survivor? QuantumBlink
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