The Cheerleaders (1973)

Director:

Paul Glickler

Writers:

Ace Baandige (screenplay)
Paul Glickler (screenplay)
(more)

Release Date:

March 1973 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Sport

Tagline:

From Chin to Ankles With the Cheerleaders

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.

Plot Keywords:

Cheerleading | High School | Cheerleader | Kidnapping | Bare Breasts

Cast

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

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

Distributors

• Filmways Australasian Distributors (Australia) (theatrical)
• Monarch Releasing Corporation (1977) (USA) (theatrical)
• Anchor Bay Entertainment (USA) (DVD)
• Cinemation Industries
• Prima Film (Canada)

Other Companies

• Optical House, The  titles and opticals
• Upsurge Studios  music recording

Also Known As:

Return to Montclair High (USA) (alternative title)
The 18 Year Old Schoolgirls (UK)

Runtime:

Australia:81 min | USA:84 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:16 | UK:18 | Australia:R | France:-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:R (DVD rating) | USA:X (self applied)

Filming Locations:

Gilman Street, Berkeley, California, USA

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.

Goofs:

Boom mic visible: As the cheerleaders walk by the school janitor on the way to the locker room.

Quotes:

Bonnie: You mean you're a...?
Jeannie Davis: Yes, and I always have been.

Movie Connections:

Features I Drink Your Blood (1970)

Soundtrack:

I Like What You're Doing To Me

The First and the Best Movie totally about cheerleaders

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.