Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
1970
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Synopsis
An all-girl rock band moves to Hollywood in the hope of achieving success, only to fall into a whirlpool of wickedness and decadence.
Key facts
Cast
Dolly Read, Cynthia Myers, Marcia McBroom, John Lazar, Michael Blodgett, David Gurian, Edy Williams, Erica Gavin
Original language
English
First release
June 17, 1970 (United States)
Production companies
20th Century Studios
Setting
Los Angeles
Filming locations
Los Angeles
Crew
Screenplay
Roger Ebert
Producer
Russ Meyer
Cinematography
Fred J. Koenekamp
Editing
Dann Cahn, Dick Wormell
Music
Stu Phillips
Special makeup effects
John Chambers
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Athens International Film Festival 2024 generic
- Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2024 - Celluloid Erotica: Anatomy of Sexploitation Cinema
- L'Étrange Festival 2022 - Carte blanche
- Octopus Film Festival 2020 - Kino samochodowe, Malinobranie
Titles
| Original title | Beyond the Valley of the Dolls | |
| Québec French title | Orgissimo |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls (Original Soundtrack Album) - Stu Phillips, Bob Stone, John Carter (1970) | 11 releases, 1970-2010: 20th Century Fox Records, Harkit Records, Stateside |
| CD | Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls (Original Soundtrack Album) - Stu Phillips, Bob Stone, John Carter (1970) | 3 releases, 2003-2007: Beatball Records, Harkit Records, Soundtrack Classics |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | June 17, 1970 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 11, 1970 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 11, 1971 |
| Theatrical | France | January 22, 1975 |
| Classification | Germany | 18 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | NC-17 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | France | January 7, 2004 |
Full credits
| Director | Russ Meyer |
| Cast | Dolly Read (Kelly McNamara), Cynthia Myers (Casey Anderson), Marcia McBroom (Petronella Danforth), John Lazar (Ronnie Z-Man Barzell), Michael Blodgett (Lance Rocke), David Gurian (Harris Allsworth), Edy Williams (Ashley St. Ivens), Erica Gavin (Roxanne), Phyllis Davis (Susan Lake), Harrison Page (Emerson Thome), Duncan McLeod (Porter Hall), James Iglehart (Randy Black), Charles Napier (Baxter), Henry Rowland (Otto), Princess Livingston (Matron), Stan Ross (Disciple), Lavelle Roby (Vanessa), Angel Ray (Girl-in-Tub), Veronica Erickson (Blonde Date), Haji (Cat Woman), Karen Smith (Red Head), Sebastian Brook (Art Director), Bruce McBroom (Photographer), Ian Sander (Boy-in-Tub), Koko Tani (Assistant), Samantha Scott (Cynthia), Coleman Francis (Rotund Drunk), Ashley Phillips (Fashion Model), Pam Grier (Fourth Woman), Russ Meyer (TV Cameraman (uncredited)), Garth Pillsbury (Man with Newspaper (uncredited)), Gordon Wescourt (Gordon - TV Interviewer (uncredited)), Bebe Louie (Hippy Girl (uncredited)), Susan Reed (Fashion Model), Jacqulin Cole (Party Extra (uncredited)), Ceil Cabot (Mother), Bert Santos (Taxi Driver), The Strawberry Alarm Clock (The Strawberry Alarm Clock), George Stratton (Third Gay Man), Christopher Riordan (Gay Boy), Joyce Rees (Marion Harrisburg), 'Big Jack' Provan (Father), Lillian Barb (Nurse), Tim Laurie (Second Gay Man), Michael Kriss (Young Actor), Marshall Kent (Dr. Downs), Rick Holmes (Man with Glasses), T.J. Halligan (Science Teacher), Mibb Curry (White-haired Gentleman), Frank Corsentino (Hippie Boy), Joseph Cellini (Man-Flowered Pants), Mary Carroll (Middle Aged Woman), Robin Bach (Gay Boy), John Logan (Escort) |
| Screenplay | Roger Ebert |
| Story | Roger Ebert, Russ Meyer |
| Producer | Russ Meyer |
| Cinematography | Fred J. Koenekamp |
| Editing | Dann Cahn, Dick Wormell |
| Music | Stu Phillips |
| Special makeup effects | John Chambers |
| Visual effects | Greg C. Jensen, Jack Harmon |
| Sound | Don Minkler, Richard Overton |
| Costumes | David Hayes |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
