Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is a 1970 American satirical[4][5] musical melodrama film starring Dolly Read, Cynthia Myers, Marcia McBroom, Phyllis Davis, John LaZar, Michael Blodgett, and David Gurian. Perhaps the weirdest thing about this film is that it was co-written by the respected and Pulitzer price-winning critic Roger Ebert! After finally having purchased Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, I can fully second the statement that Russ Meyer truly is one of a kind and certainly a director to check out entirely. You got it. Film Comment; New York Vol. Completely topless. Broker Vow to Alter 'Flight to Financial Ruin' Dissidents Plan Fight for Fox But really, Beyond and Valley are two Cast Beyond the Valley of the Dolls - Lungo la valle delle bambole Un film di Russ Meyer . It has lesbian sex scenes. [13] Neither of them had read the novel but they watched the 1967 film and used the same formula: Three young girls come to Hollywood, find fame and fortune, are threatened by sex, violence, and drugs, and either do or do not win redemption," according to Ebert. In 1970, Twentieth Century-Fox, impressed by the visual zing “King of the Nudies” Russ Meyer had been bringing to bargain-basement exploitation fare, handed the director a studio budget and the title to one of its biggest hits, Valley of the Dolls. To quote Roger Ebert: "Readers who have seen. Tits? BTVOTD also has a terrific soundtrack and pretty likeable acting performances. He has been married to Emily Heather McFarland since June 15, 2001. David Gurian was born on May 25, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA as David Murray Gurian. Kelly Mac Namara Cynthia Myers. Trailers Cinema. A smidgen of softness affected some wide shots, but vast majority of the film appeared crisp and detailed. Offers. In the US, The Criterion Collection released the film on DVD and Blu-ray on September 27, 2016 along with Valley of the Dolls.[46]. CYNTHIA MYERS Actor. Yes. Ever since I showed interest and sympathy for the more bizarre efforts in cult cinema, people have been recommending me to check out the oeuvre by director Russ Meyer. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at TVGuide.com The leading girls do a pretty good job in making themselves believable, even though they're rather inexperienced. It has women posing as men. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing Valley of the Dolls near you. Look back at our favorite moments throughout the year, from award shows to up-close shots of celebrities. I have a big soft spot for the original film due to its campy melodrama and less than perfect scriptwriting. 1 hr 58 min NR 2004. Thomas, Kevin. Marcia McBroom Cast. Three go-go dancers holding a young girl hostage come across a crippled old man living with his two sons in the desert. This kicks off with the murder of one Adolf Schwartz (who bears a striking resemblance to another famous Adolf) by placing a ravenous piranha fish in his bathtub. Edy Williams, Actress: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. Parkins was no longer attached to the film. "She would cost us too much money. The basic idea of the plot is about this all-girl rock band that travels out to LA, and all the sex and jealousy that ensues. Meyer's intention was to have the actors perform the material in a straightforward manner, saying "If the actors perform as if they know they have funny lines, it won't work." Chicago Tribune 24 June 1968: b10. ENTER CITY, STATE OR ZIP CODE GO. Step back into the psychedelic ’60s in this sexy, hilarious parody of Valley Of The Dolls, co-written by Roger Ebert. As a cult item, it has been the focus of several cast reunions, some of them accompanied by a proud director. [7], Most of the film's music was written by Stu Phillips. For the first time, all original film song versions are included, with original versions sung by Carey and Robison. Ebert, Roger. By the time “Beyond the Valley of the Dolls” came out in 1970, Charles Manson and his “Family” had already put the final nails in the coffin of the 1960’s by murdering original “Valley of the Dolls” co-star, Sharon Tate, and a handful of others. Edy Williams Rare TV Interview, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls PAM GRIER IS SHEDDING HER REDUNDANT IMAGE Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is in my Top 10 films of all time. The film's title song was performed by A&M artists The Sandpipers and is heard twice near the end of the movie. Beyond met a similar fate; it was initially panned by critics but became a box office success. An all-girl rock band goes to Hollywood to make it big. I have a big soft spot for the original film due to its campy melodrama and less than perfect scriptwriting. Starring: Erica Gavin, Phyllis Davis, Charles Napier, Edy Williams. Carey's and Robison's voices are showcased on the apocalyptic rocker "Find It" (by Stu Phillips and Carey),[1] the earnest folk anthem "Come With the Gentle People" (by Stu Phillips and Bob Stone),[1] the raunchy R&B of "Sweet Talking Candyman" (by Phillips and Stone),[1] the lilting ballad "In the Long Run" (by Phillips and Stone),[1] and the soulful strut of "Look On Up At the Bottom" (also by Phillips and Stone). Pet is wounded in the melee, which ends in Z-Man's death. Rated the #93 best film of 1970, and #6152 in the greatest all-time movies (according to RYM users). Jacqueline Susann, author of the novel Valley of the Dolls, had come up with the title while she was writing her second novel The Love Machine. Step back into the psychedelic ’60s in this sexy, hilarious parody of Valley Of The Dolls, co-written by Roger Ebert. Some of the actors asked me whether their dialogue wasn't supposed to be humorous, but Meyer discussed it so seriously with them that they hesitated to risk offending him by voicing such a suggestion. [2], According to Variety, the film earned $6,800,000 in theatrical rentals in North America by 1976. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. In the UK, Arrow Video released the film on Blu-ray on January 18, 2016, in a special edition with The Seven Minutes. Q&A session from a 1990 revival theater screening of the cult classic Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970). This film has a sleeping woman performing on a gun which is in her mouth. [7], Initially the film was given an X rating by the MPAA;[28] in 1990, it was reclassified as NC-17. And, really, can you blame me? "[15], The script was not only a spoof of the original film, but also, in Ebert's words, "a satire of Hollywood conventions, genres, situations, dialogue, characters, and success formulas, heavily overlaid with such shocking violence that some critics didn't know whether the movie 'knew' it was a comedy". Lance Rocke You might as well call it the definition of cult! [29], Members of the fictitious Carrie Nations neither sing nor play their own instruments in the film. "[15], Meyer's intention was for the film to "simultaneously be a satire, a serious melodrama, a rock musical, a comedy, a violent exploitation picture, a skin flick, and a moralistic expose (so soon after the Sharon Tate murders) of what the opening crawl called 'the oft-times nightmarish world of Show Business'". 20 FILMS SCHEDULED FOR SHOOTING AT FOX Los Angeles Times 23 June 1969: c18. The film was directed by Russ Meyer and co-written by Meyer and Roger Ebert.[6]. The Washington Post, Times Herald 28 Apr 1970: B16. 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