Harper Valley P.T.A.

Harper Valley P.T.A.

Harper Valley P.T.A.

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Harper Valley P.T.A.

"The song was scandalous. The movie is hilarious!"

1978

1h 42m

7.2(26 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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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10 featured cast members

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Barbara Eden

Barbara Eden

Stella Johnson

Ronny Cox

Ronny Cox

Willis Newton

Nanette Fabray

Nanette Fabray

Alice Finely

Audrey Christie

Audrey Christie

Flora Simpson Reilly

Ron Masak

Ron Masak

Herbie Maddox

John Fiedler

John Fiedler

Bobby Taylor

Bob Hastings

Bob Hastings

Skeeter

Susan Swift

Susan Swift

Dee Johnson

Pat Paulsen

Pat Paulsen

Mr. Harper

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Extra (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Richard C. Bennett
Written by: George Edwards
Barry Schneider
Produced by: George Edwards

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