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Harper Valley P.T.A. (1978)

PG · 1978-07-02 · 1h 42m · EN
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The song was scandalous. The movie is hilarious!

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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Richard C. BennettDirector

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Barbara EdenBarbara EdenStella JohnsonRonny CoxRonny CoxWillis NewtonNanette FabrayNanette FabrayAlice FinelyAudrey ChristieAudrey ChristieFlora Simpson ReillyRon MasakRon MasakHerbie MaddoxJohn FiedlerJohn FiedlerBobby TaylorBob HastingsBob HastingsSkeeterSusan SwiftSusan SwiftDee JohnsonPat PaulsenPat PaulsenMr. HarperWoody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonExtra (uncredited)Louis NyeLouis NyeKirby BakerFay DeWittFay DeWittWilla Mae Jones (as Fay De Witt)

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RevengeSchool

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityRevenge · SchoolDialogue densityComedyDirector preference220834Actor preference59106 · 7670 · 97013Country preferenceUs

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What is Harper Valley P.T.A. about?

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.

How long is Harper Valley P.T.A.?

Harper Valley P.T.A. has a runtime of 102 minutes.