Comedy · United States of America · 1978 · 1h 42m

Harper Valley P.T.A.

Harper Valley P.T.A. poster
Director
Richard C. Bennett
Cast
Barbara Eden as Stella Johnson Ronny Cox as Willis Newton Nanette Fabray as Alice Finely Audrey Christie as Flora Simpson Reilly Ron Masak as Herbie Maddox John Fiedler as Bobby Taylor
Crew
Willy Kurant — Director of Photography Michael Economou — Editor Nelson Riddle — Original Music Composer George Edwards — Screenplay Barry Schneider — Screenplay George Edwards — Story
Tagline

The song was scandalous. The movie is hilarious!

Synopsis

Stella Johnson is a single mother living in the town of Harper Valley. Most of the townsfolk, particularly those on the school PTA, think she is a little too liberal so they're making things tough for her and her daughter. So she runs for the position of PTA President, which infuriates them. Stella decides to get revenge with the help of her friends.

Mood & Themes
high schoolsmall townrevengeschoolsingle motherbased on song, poem or rhymemother daughter relationship
Key Collaborators
Richard C. Bennett Director Willy Kurant Director of Photography Michael Economou Editor Nelson Riddle Original Music Composer George Edwards Screenplay Barry Schneider Screenplay George Edwards Story George Edwards Producer Tom Rasmussen Costume Design
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