Harold and Maude is a 1971 American romantic black comedy-drama film directed by Hal Ashby and released by Paramount Pictures. It incorporates elements of dark humor and existentialist drama. The plot follows the exploits of Harold Chasen, a young man who is intrigued with death, and who rejects the life his detached mother prescribes for him. Harold develops a friendship, and eventual romantic relationship, with 79-year-old Maude who teaches Harold about the importance of living life to its fullest.
Harold and Maude (1971)
Directed by Hal Ashby
Genres - Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Buddy Film, Comedy Drama, Romantic Comedy, Satire |
Release Date - Dec 20, 1971 |
Run Time - 91 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Budget
$1,200,000
Box Office
$1,464
Themes
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Banjo, Cemetery, Coming Of Age, Coming Of Age/Teen, Cult, Cult Film, Dark, Death/Extinction, Depression, Independent, Literary, Mind-Bending/Experimental, Older Woman Younger Man Relationship, Social Comedy Film, Spiritual/Religious, Suicide
Attributes
Filming Location: San Francisco
Narrative Location: San Francisco
Subject: age disparity in sexual relationships, intergenerationality, joie de vivre, old age, outsider, social alienation, society of the United States, suicidal ideation, suicide, upper class
Time Period: 20th century
Narrative Location: San Francisco
Subject: age disparity in sexual relationships, intergenerationality, joie de vivre, old age, outsider, social alienation, society of the United States, suicidal ideation, suicide, upper class
Time Period: 20th century
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Χάρολντ & Μωντ
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