An all-girl rock band goes to Hollywood to make it big. You got it. Harris is able to move his feet, the start of his recovery from paralysis. You Might Also Like. This film is a sequel in name only to Valley of the Dolls (1967). 1, (Jan/Feb 1973): 35-46. [7], At the time we were working on BVD I didn't really understand how unusual the project was. BTVOTD also has a terrific soundtrack and pretty likeable acting performances. Edy Williams Rare TV Interview, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls [14] He later added "We would include some of the sensational elements of the original story- homosexuality, crippling diseases, characters based on "real" people, events out of recent headlines- but, again, with flat-out exaggeration. Drugs? King of the Funny Skin Flicks by Roger Ebert. The group released the song as a single and on their 1970 Come Saturday Morning LP. È stato definito da lui stesso «il mio capolavoro di sesso e violenza». Meyer says he and Ebert wrote a 127-page treatment in 10 days and the script in three weeks. Casey Anderson Marcia McBroom. What does this have to do with the original "Valley of the Dolls". Sex? The reviews have improved to become more mixed at the present, with critics agreeing it was much better than the film it parodied. Written by Roger Ebert, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) tells the tale of a female rock group who move out to Hollywood only to find it a cess-pool of broken dreams where only the strong and pure of heart survive. Charles Napier Actor. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Ebert described the resulting tone as "curious".[7]. Tits? Also the party scene here is extremely accurate. "[14], Because the film was put together so quickly, some plot decisions, such as the character Z-Man being revealed as a woman in drag,[27] were made on the spot, without the chance to bring previous already-shot scenes into alignment with the new development. Drugs? When three fun-loving bombshells with a rock band head for Hollywood to make it big, they find themselves at a hedonistic love-in thrown by an eccentric music promoter. Cynthia's Fate: Poster I have a big soft spot for the original film due to its campy melodrama and less than perfect scriptwriting. Erica Gavin (1947 - ) Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) [Roxanne]: Shot in the mouth by John Lazar while she’s lying in bed. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls Russ Meyer, 1970. 9, Iss. Ebert, Roger. [2], According to Variety, the film earned $6,800,000 in theatrical rentals in North America by 1976. Full Cast & Crew: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) Cast (58) Dolly Read. 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. In 2000, Canadian magazine Take One included it in their "Best Films of the 1970s" critics poll. MOVE CALL SHEET: Director for 'Dolls' Sequel Lesbians? 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. Meyer's response to the original X rating was to attempt to re-edit the film to insert more nudity and sex, but Fox wanted to get the movie released quickly and would not give him the time. The movie ends with a close-up of the gun firing, followed by a freeze-frame of Erica’s face (frozen before the shot) She wakes up just before he fires. The film was directed by Russ Meyer and co-written by Meyer and Roger Ebert.[6]. Who did it? 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. Marcia McBroom Cast. This film has a sleeping woman performing on a gun which is in her mouth. "This is my happening and it freaks me out!" A film that magically came about at the right time under truly strange circumstances, Russ Meyer's satirical phantasmagoria known as Beyond the Valley of the Dolls somehow manages to look better every year. The craze that began in San Francisco is now exploding across the USA and Europe. A slideshow featuring the various female stars of the Russ Meyer/Roger Ebert magnum opus, 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'. Cast & Crew. 1 hr 58 min NR 2004. Film version of Jacqueline Susann's best-selling novel chronicling the rise and fall of three young women in show business. All-female rock band? "[23], Cynthia Myers was a playboy playmate hired to play one of the girls who realizes she's a lesbian. [16], Meyer said when Fox offered him the film "I felt like I had pulled off the biggest caper in the world. David Gurian was born on May 25, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA as David Murray Gurian. A Commentary By Nicholas von Hoffman. Michael Blodgett Cast. "[24], Edy Williams was under contract to Fox at the time. 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). Edy Williams, Actress: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. The plot of this movie revolves around a female rock group, that pursues their dreams of stardom in the Hollywood jungle of ambitious hopefuls. Absofuckinglutely. Cynthia Myers has the most amazing breasts. 20 FILMS SCHEDULED FOR SHOOTING AT FOX Los Angeles Times 23 June 1969: c18. Lorna has been married to Jim for a year, but still hasn't been satisfied sexually. Perhaps the weirdest thing about this film is that it was co-written by the respected and Pulitzer price-winning critic Roger Ebert! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. ENTER CITY, STATE OR ZIP CODE GO. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 2.35:1 on this Blu-ray Disc. A screening at the French Lumiere Festival in 2017 was hosted by Quentin Tarantino. The leading girls do a pretty good job in making themselves believable, even though they're rather inexperienced. Needless to say they're stunning beauties in the first place.Especially Cynthia Meyers in the role of Casey! It has lesbian sex scenes. David Gurian, Actor: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. Yet, I'm very careful in recommending this film to a large public. Kelly ends her affair with Lance after he severely beats Harris. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing Valley of the Dolls near you. The critical consensus reads: "Confidently campy and played with groovy conviction, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is an exuberant expression of both the hilarity and terror that comes with free love. An all-girl rock band goes to Hollywood to make it big. Valrie Smoot. Directed by tit master, Russ Meyer, this film has absolutely everything that anyone could or would want. Keeping in mind this film was shot in 1970, this is a pretty remarkable achievement to say the least. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. "Valley of the Dolls plus my own name will be enough," said Meyer. [14], Meyer submitted the script to Richard Zanuck at Fox in September and Zanuck greenlit the film. "[13], Roger Ebert revealed that many of the film's themes and characters were based upon real people and events, but because neither Ebert nor Russ Meyer actually met these people, their characterizations were based on pure speculation. It's a depressing picture — witless, hysterical, gratuitous, technically inept, needlessly brutal. [41] On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 75% from 28 reviews. The Carrie Nations release several records despite constant touring and drug use. Kelly devotes herself to caring for Harris and Emerson forgives Pet for her infidelity. Russ Meyer's first of two films for 20th Century Fox is a swinging quasi-sequel to Jacqueline Susann's tawdry Valley of the Dolls. Despite the movie’s age, the transfer made it look very good. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls was released as a two-disc, special-edition DVD set on June 13, 2006, which is now out of print. [8] In November, it was reported that Barbara Parkins would return in the film, but Patty Duke and Sharon Tate would not. Absofuckinglutely. Martin, Betty. More Trailers and Videos for Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls. Venerable film critic and writer Roger Ebert, penned Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls. The result is that BVD has a curious tone all of its own... from actors directed at right angles to the material. Directed by (1) Writing credits (3) Cast (92) Produced by (2) Music by (1) Cinematography by (1) Film Editing by (1) Casting By (1) Production Design by (1) Art Direction by (2) Set Decoration by (2) Costume Design by (1) 4, (Jul/Aug 1980): 43-48,80. For the first time, all original film song versions are included, with original versions sung by Carey and Robison. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls We’re your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Step back into the psychedelic ’60s in this sexy, hilarious parody of Valley Of The Dolls, co-written by Roger Ebert. Lance Rocke Although it would not be appropriate for me to review it or give it a star rating, I offer the following observations written for Film Comment magazine on the occasion of the movie's 10th anniversary in 1980. Instead they had hired Russ Meyer, whose recent movie Vixen had been a massive commercial success. [9], In June 1969 Fox announced the film would be made in the next 18 months and would come from Irving Manfield Productions. Holloway's script was discarded and the film critic Roger Ebert took a five-week leave of absence from the Chicago Sun-Times to write a script. 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. PAM GRIER IS SHEDDING HER REDUNDANT IMAGE Vocals for the lip-synced songs were performed by Lynn Carey (Mama Lion), a blue-eyed soul singer based in Los Angeles, together with Barbara Robison, the lead singer of Peanut Butter Conspiracy. Was this review helpful to you? Rated the #93 best film of 1970, and #6152 in the greatest all-time movies (according to RYM users). Lesbians? When three female rock'n'rollers travel to Hollywood to claim an inheritance, they meet up with a kinky music promoter who turns them on to a whole new scene. However, 20th Century Fox re-released it on the second disc of the four-disc variety feature pack, Studio Classics: Set 9, which also includes All About Eve, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, and Valley of the Dolls, on May 4, 2010. Casey and Roxanne share a tender romance and Susan Lake is reunited with her former fiancé, Baxter Wolfe. Notebook Soundtrack Mix #12: Trippin' on Eggshells—The Hippie Exploitation Mix, Hulu in September: Here’s Everything Coming and Going, Unauthorized Remakes, Adaptations, Sequels and Cash-Ins. Three girls come to Hollywood to make it big, but find only sex, drugs and sleaze. Directed by tit master, Russ Meyer, this film has absolutely everything that anyone could or would want. 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. Responding to a desperate phone call Casey made shortly before her death, Kelly, Harris, Pet, and Emerson arrive at Z-Man's house to subdue him. As a result, the studio placed a disclaimer at the beginning of the film informing the audience that the two films were not intended to be connected. Genres: Sexploitation, Satire, Music. Posters for the movie read, "This is not a sequel—there has never been anything like it". Step back into the psychedelic ’60s in this sexy, hilarious parody of Valley Of The Dolls, co-written by Roger Ebert. Completely uninhibited. Undeterred, Susan introduces the Kelly Affair to a flamboyant, well-connected rock producer, Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzell, who coaxes them into an impromptu performance at one of his outrageous parties (after a set by real-life band Strawberry Alarm Clock). Title: The first was "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" which was intended to be a sequel to "Valley of the Dolls" which was also made by 20th century fox, about three 'clean-cut' girls who discover showbiz and become hooked on uper's and downer's (truly heart warming stuff! Phillips adapted Paul Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice for the psychedelic scene at Z-Man's house near the film's end. Although it would not be appropriate for me to review it or give it a star rating, I offer the following observations written for Film Comment magazine on the occasion of the movie's 10th anniversary in 1980. Valley of the Dolls (1967) Full Cast & Crew. Los Angeles Times 26 Aug 1969: d17. Buy Beyond the Valley of the Dolls movie posters from Movie Poster Shop. It has women posing as men. Rated the #93 best film of 1970, and #6152 in the greatest all-time movies (according to RYM users). Also the party scene here is extremely accurate. [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. Channing 'Frizzy' in Next Opus Some of the biggest taboos are taken care of here shamelessly, like Nazis, drag queens, lesbians, unfaithful behavior and even abortion!! [10] A script was written by Jean Holloway. It is also written by Roger Ebert, who had become friends with Russ Meyer after writing favorable reviews of several of his films. [1] She also sings "Once I had Love", written by Stu Phillips and herself.[1]. While Jim is working at the salt mine, she is raped by an escaped convict, but falls in lust with him. Her estate won a $2 million verdict against the studio in August 1975. When three fun-loving bombshells with a rock band head for Hollywood to make it big, they find themselves at a hedonistic love-in thrown by an eccentric music promoter. "[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". Ronnie (Z-Man) Barzell (as John La Zar/John LaZar) Michael Blodgett. (1970). "[37], Gary Arnold of The Washington Post declared it "a mess, a disaster, a stinkeroo, the most wretched of wretched movies," adding, "Disregard anything you hear in the so-bad-it's-good or it's-all-a-put-on veins. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls was set aside by the studio but revived on home video. Per maggiori informazioni, Clicca qui. ... See full summary ». Watch Beyond the Valley of the Dolls Full Movie. The Washington Post, Times Herald 28 Apr 1970: B16. Kelly drifts away from Harris and dates Lance Rocke, a high-priced gigolo, who has his own designs on her inheritance. Phyllis Davis Cast. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. [7], Most of the film's music was written by Stu Phillips. Cast & Crew. Dolly Read Cast. Con Dolly Read , Cynthia Myers , Marcia McBroom , Edy Williams Titolo originale Beyond the Valley of the Dolls . She soon tires of his conventional nature and waning libido due to increasing drug and alcohol intake. After Susan promises Kelly a third of her inheritance, Porter Hall, her sleazy financial advisor, discredits Kelly as a "hippie" to dissuade Susan from dividing the fortune he secretly wants to embezzle. 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]. [29] The original vinyl soundtrack, reissued in the early 2000s, substitutes Ami Rushes' vocals for Lynn Carey's originals, and includes one song, "Once I Had Love", not on the 2003 CD reissue. This film has a sleeping woman performing on a gun which is in her mouth. It has women posing as men. Levonna and Lamar could have the perfect relationship if it were not Lamar's obsession with rear entry. I have a big soft spot for the original film due to its campy melodrama and less than perfect scriptwriting. The Washington Post, Times Herald 06 Nov 1969: D1. The four travel to Los Angeles to find Kelly's estranged aunt, Susan Lake, heiress to a family fortune. Beyond met a similar fate; it was initially panned by critics but became a box office success. Lungo la valle delle bambole (Beyond the Valley of the Dolls) è un film del 1970, diretto da Russ Meyer.. Fu il primo film diretto da Meyer per una major, ed è considerato uno dei suoi migliori film. DOLLY READ Actor. You got it. This film is a sequel in name only to Valley of the Dolls (1967). Beyond The Valley of The Dolls _ #TBT Trailer _ 20th Century FOX. BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS TRAILER with ERICA GAVIN. In 1980, Ebert looked back on the film and said of it: I think of it as an essay on our generic expectations. Three young women—Kelly MacNamara, Casey Anderson, and Petronella "Pet" Danforth—perform in a rock band, the Kelly Affair, managed by Harris Allsworth, Kelly's boyfriend. He hires on with Lute Wade to ... See full summary », Three bad boy motorcyclists get kicks raping women and generally being a nuisance. View production, box office, & company info. Both labels also released vinyl editions with different covers and extended songs compared to the 1970 LP. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? 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 Beyond the Valley of the Dolls was originally intended as a straightforward sequel to the 1967 film Valley of the Dolls. 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. Upon release, Ebert's future TV co-host Gene Siskel gave the film zero stars out of four, writing in the Chicago Tribune that the film "unfolds with all of the humor and excitement of a padded bra ... Boredom aplenty is provided by a screenplay which for some reason has been turned over to a screenwriting neophyte. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls truly encapsulates everything you would think of when it comes to the swinging 60s ... with all the sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Wood, Robert E. Los Angeles Times 10 Mar 1971: c7. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is in my Top 10 films of all time. As a cult item, it has been the focus of several cast reunions, some of them accompanied by a proud director. Producer-director Russ Meyer, who once made low-budget sex pix which had a crude and innocuous charm but not much of a story, this time around spent between 20 and 30 times the money he used to have, and got less for it. Los Angeles Times 12 Mar 1981: h1. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls Kelly Mac Namara (1970) Charlie's Angels Andrea Lassiter (1978) Vixen lives in a Canadian mountain resort with her naive pilot husband. Directed by: Russ Meyer. Different versions of the soundtrack album exist because of disputes over royalties. The song "Once I Had A Love" was released on the CD Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls/Groupie Girl (Screen Gold Records SGLDCD00010) along with the songs from the LP from 1970. You might as well call it the definition of cult! 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. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Genres: Sexploitation, Satire, Music. [44], The production of the film, along with Myra Breckinridge, helped lead to the ousting of Richard Zanuck from Fox.[45]. Sort by: Roger Ebert Screenplay. [32], The film was initially critically panned. After losing Kelly, Harris is seduced by the sexually aggressive porn star Ashley St. Ives. 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. "Incense and Peppermints", some incidental music, and the Strawberry Alarm Clock's Hammond organ instrumental "Toy Boy" are missing from all soundtrack releases. Utilizziamo i cookie per offrirti la migliore esperienza possibile sul nostro sito. "[13], He described the film as "a soap opera for young people, a cornocopia of wild, way-out now entertainment. 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. Chicago Tribune 24 June 1968: b10. Cast Barbara Parkins Anne Welles Patty Duke Neely O'Hara Paul Burke Lyon Burke Sharon Tate GOING BACK TO MOVIE THEATERS Read More ... See Full Cast + Crew for Valley of the Dolls / Beyond the Valley of the Dolls Features Load More Features Movie Reviews Presented by Rotten Tomatoes. [34], Vincent Canby of The New York Times wrote that the film "comes off with a slightly higher rating" than the original Valley of the Dolls book and movie, but thought that by "quite consciously attempting to parody his earlier movies" Meyer had "become patronizing. [13], Meyer said even if Parkins had wanted to do the film they would not have used her. Edy Williams Cast. Film Comment; New York Vol. 47 of 60 people found this review helpful. Nick carter. [25], Meyer and Ebert kept the costs down by writing "97 percent of the film" for existing sets on the Fox backlot. Sure. "This is my happening and it freaks me out!" Crossing ... See full summary », It's 1933, in the midst of the Depression and Prohibition. Porter offers Kelly $50,000 to relinquish any claim to Susan's inheritance. ENTER CITY, STATE OR ZIP CODE GO. 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. Ebert, Roger. Russ Meyer: Ten Years After the 'Beyond' He has been married to Emily Heather McFarland since June 15, 2001. Parkins was no longer attached to the film. Starring: Erica Gavin, Phyllis Davis, Charles Napier, Edy Williams. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. Dissidents Plan Proxy Battle for Fox Control: Lawyer, N.Y. Please allow approximately 20 extra minutes for pre-show and trailers before the show starts. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. In many ways, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is what Valley of the Dolls wishes it was. Yes. By ALJEAN HARMETZHOLLYWOOD.. New York Times 21 Dec 1969: D17. The exquisite wardrobes in Mark Robson’s Valley of the Dolls were created by Travilla, who worked on over a hundred original designs for the film. No-one knows ... See full summary ». After Z-Man tries to seduce Lance, who spurns him, he reveals that he has breasts and is a female in drag. The film's title song was performed by A&M artists The Sandpipers and is heard twice near the end of the movie. Upset at being pushed to the sidelines, Harris attempts suicide by leaping from the rafters of a sound stage during a television appearance by the band. Look back at our favorite moments throughout the year, from award shows to up-close shots of celebrities. Mark Logan . Believe it or not even in Smalltown USA there are still people who are unfulfilled and unrelieved in the midst of plenty. A smidgen of softness affected some wide shots, but vast majority of the film appeared crisp and detailed. Casey, distraught at getting pregnant and wary of men's foibles, has a lesbian affair with fashion designer Roxanne, who pressures her to have an abortion. It's there. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls was originally intended as a straightforward sequel to the 1967 film Valley of the Dolls. Harris survives the fall but becomes paraplegic from his injuries. Valley of the Dolls (1967) Full Cast & Crew. [7], Initially the film was given an X rating by the MPAA;[28] in 1990, it was reclassified as NC-17. At first, all seems very exciting and the naïve trio becomes submerged in his dangerous tinseltown underworld-before they discover his true motives. When Kelly angrily rejects his offer at one of Z-Man's parties, Susan learns of his underhanded ploy and severs her ties with him. John LaZar Cast. An obese, embittered nurse doesn't mind if her toupee-wearing boyfriend romances and fleeces other women, as long as he takes her along on his con jobs. And, really, can you blame me? [31], According to Fox records the film required $4,100,000 in rentals to break even and by 11 December 1970 had made $7,000,000 so made a profit to the studio. [13], Pam Grier made her film debut as an extra in a party scene. RUSS MEYER Director. RUSS MEYER: King of the Nudies And, really, can you blame me? All-female rock band? Chicago Tribune 20 Nov 1968: b1. And BVD was made at a time when the studio's own fortunes were so low that the movie was seen almost fatalistically, as a gamble that none of the more respectable studio executives really wanted to think about, so that there was a minimum of supervision (or even cognizance) from the Front Office. [7], Ebert said the plot was derived in collaboration "by creating characters and then working out situations to cover the range of exploitable content we wanted in the film. This idyllic existence ends when Z-Man invites Casey, Roxanne, and Lance to a psychedelic-fueled party at his house. Some New Faces in Crowd at Warner's Haber, Joyce. Thomas, Kevin. In many ways, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is what Valley of the Dolls wishes it was. It has lesbian sex scenes. Los Angeles Times 20 Aug 1969: e17. Offers. Los Angeles Times 30 Nov 1969: s18. Cynthia Myers has the most amazing breasts. Meyer wanted the film to appeal, in some way, to almost anyone who was under thirty and went to the movies. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls was set aside by the studio but revived on home video. Smog Gets the Blame Again NORMA LEE BROWNING. 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