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Harper Valley P.T.A.

1978 · 102 min Comedy
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

Stella Johnson, a vivacious single mother, navigates life in the stiflingly conservative town of Harper Valley. Her modern lifestyle and independent spirit clash violently with the town's moral guardians, especially the sanctimonious members of the local Parent-Teacher Association. When their harassment extends to her teenage daughter, Stella refuses to retreat. In a bold countermove, she shocks the establishment by running for PTA President herself. Rallying her loyal and unconventional friends, she orchestrates a clever, scandalous revenge plot that exposes the town's deep-seated hypocrisy, turning the tables on her pious persecutors with style and laughter.

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Year 1978
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Richard C. Bennett
Runtime 102 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (24 votes)

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This 1978 film adaptation of the hit song spins a simple revenge tale into a cheerful satire of small-town hypocrisy. Barbara Eden brings charm and grit to Stella, whose scheme to expose the town's elites is executed with satisfying, comedic flair.

What lingers after the credits is a sense of lighthearted triumph, where common sense and wit dismantle petty moralizing. It's a feel-good comedy where justice is served with a wink and a smile. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Richard C. Bennett

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