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Director:
Writers:
Ace Baandige (screenplay)
Paul Glickler (screenplay)
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Release Date:
March 1973 (USA) more
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From Chin to Ankles With the Cheerleaders more
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
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The First and the Best Movie totally about cheerleaders more (31 total)

Cast

  (in credits order)
Stephanie Fondue ... Jeannie Davis
Denise Dillaway ... Claudia
Jovita Bush ... Bonnie
Brandy Woods ... Debbie
Kimberly Hyde ... Patty (as Kim Stanton)
Clair Dia ... Suzie (as Sandy Evans)
Richard Meatwhistle ... Jon
Jonathan Jacobs ... Norm
Raoul Hoffnung ... Novi
Patrick M. Wright ... Coach Gannon (as Patrick Wright)
Terri Teague ... Isabel
Jack Jonas ... Daddy
Jay Lindner ... Mom
Charles Goldman ... Sal
John Bracci ... Vinnie
Bill Lehrke ... Counterboy
P.J. Karparti ... Fourth String Quarterback
Evett Wilber ... Bus Driver
Bruce Janger ... Jeannie's Brother
Joe Discoskey ... Radio Announcer
Howdy Gowdy ... TV Announcer
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Directed by
Paul Glickler 
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Ace Baandige  screenplay
Paul Glickler  screenplay
Paul Glickler  story
Richard Lerner  story
Tad Richards  screenplay
Tad Richards  story

Produced by
Robert Boggs .... associate producer
Paul Glickler .... producer
Richard Lerner .... producer
 
Original Music by
David Herman 
 
Cinematography by
Richard Lerner 
 
Film Editing by
Joseph Ancore Jr.  (as Joseph Ancore)
Paul Glickler 
Larry Goldman 
Richard Lerner 
 
Production Design by
Jackson De Govia  (as Jackson Da Govia)
 
Makeup Department
Tallie Cochrane .... hair stylist (as Talie Cochrane)
Tallie Cochrane .... makeup director (as Talie Cochrane)
Jo Kohn .... hair stylist
Jo Kohn .... makeup director
 
Production Management
Kent Gibson .... production manager
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Robert Boggs .... assistant director
 
Art Department
Joseph Gostanian .... propman
 
Sound Department
Peter Castle-Hill .... sound editor
Jack Cooley .... sound re-recording mixer
Jim Mansen .... boom operator
Paula Wallah .... sound editor
Louis Yates .... sound mixer
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Aggie Aguilar .... gaffer
David Brooks .... best boy
Ken Howard .... still photographer
Daniel Loewenthal .... camera operator: second unit (as Dan Lowenthal)
Daniel Loewenthal .... key grip (as Dan Lowenthal)
Patrick Riley .... assistant camera
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Anne Polland .... costumer
 
Music Department
The Honeyboys .... recordist: original instrumental music
 
Other crew
Jonathan Jacobs .... production assistant
Ginger Johnson .... cheerleading coach
Stephen Kenin .... company masseur
Anne Strasburg .... script supervisor
 

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Return to Montclair High (USA) (alternative title)
The 18 Year Old Schoolgirls (UK)
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Runtime:
Australia:81 min | USA:84 min
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The school bus driver was the actual driver assigned to drive the school bus for the film. He was not an actor. The director asked him if he wanted to be in the movie and have a love scene while driving the bus. The driver quickly agreed to be in the movie. more
Goofs:
Boom mic visible: As the cheerleaders walk by the school janitor on the way to the locker room. more
Quotes:
Bonnie: You mean you're a...?
Jeannie Davis: Yes, and I always have been.
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Movie Connections:
Features I Drink Your Blood (1970) more
Soundtrack:
I Like What You're Doing To Me more

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9 out of 11 people found the following review useful.
The First and the Best Movie totally about cheerleaders, 27 December 1999
10/10
Author: rlcsljo from Hollywood, ca

I think this was the first movie theatrically released which was about real cheerleaders("Naughty Cheerleader" was about a drum majorette and the story had nothing to do with cheerleading).The girls did real cheerleading routines and a cheerleading coach was hired.The cheerleaders were, and still are, the cutest ever assembled.Somehow, you actually believe these girls would go the "extra mile" for their team to ensure their success!I also believe this is the movie that "Debbie Does Does Dallas", the best porno movie on cheerleading, was based because of the similarity of some character/actor names.If you can find this movie on videocassette, rent it!--you will be glad you did.

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