Harper Valley P.T.A. (1978)
1h 42m
Running Time
July 2, 1978Release Date
Harper Valley P.T.A. (1978)
1h 42m
Running Time
July 2, 1978Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Barbara Eden
Stella Johnson
Ronny Cox
Willis Newton
Audrey Christie
Flora Simpson Reilly
Nanette Fabray
Alice Finely
Ron Masak
Herbie Maddox
Louis Nye
Kirby Baker
John Fiedler
Bobby Taylor
Richard C. Bennett
Director
Bob Hastings
Skeeter
Ralph Senensky
Director
George Edwards
Writer
George Edwards
Writer
Susan Swift
Dee Johnson
Pat Paulsen
Mr. Harper
Barry Schneider
Writer
Nelson Riddle
Composer
Media.
Details.
Release DateJuly 2, 1978
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 42m
Content RatingPG
Filming LocationsLos Angeles, United States of America
Genres
Wiki.
Harper Valley PTA is a 1978 American comedy film inspired by the popular 1968 country song "Harper Valley PTA" written by Tom T. Hall and performed by country singer Jeannie C. Riley. The film starred Barbara Eden, Nanette Fabray, Ronny Cox, Louis Nye and Susan Swift, directed by Richard Bennett and Ralph Senensky (who left the production during filming, and was replaced by Bennett), and primarily released to drive-in theaters throughout the summer of 1978. The film has a cult following in fans of the original song. The film's promotional tagline is: "The song was scandalous. The movie is hilarious!"