Harold and Maude
One sheet vintage movie poster for the 1971 cult classic
Harold and Maude. Directed by Hal Ashby, the film is a dark romantic comedy that explores themes of life, death, and existentialism.
Movie Overview
Plot: The story follows Harold Chasen, a wealthy, death-obsessed young man who repeatedly stages elaborate fake suicides to get his mother's attention. His life changes when he meets Maude, a 79-year-old bohemian free spirit, at a stranger's funeral. Despite their 60-year age gap, they form a deep romantic bond as Maude teaches Harold how to truly embrace life.
Key Cast:
Bud Cort as Harold.
Ruth Gordon as Maude.
Vivian Pickles as Mrs. Chasen (Harold's mother).
Soundtrack: The film features a highly acclaimed soundtrack entirely composed and performed by Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam).
Poster Details
The artwork illustrates the "mismatched" nature of the two protagonists:
Harold is shown "fully equipped to deal with life" with an array of morbid items, including a noose, a meat cleaver, a katana, and a gasoline can—references to his various fake suicide attempts in the film.
Maude is depicted with a floral pattern and her iconic yellow umbrella, symbolizing her "zest for life".
Initially a commercial flop, the film eventually gained a massive cult following and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1997.
Harold and Maude. Directed by Hal Ashby, the film is a dark romantic comedy that explores themes of life, death, and existentialism.
Movie Overview
Plot: The story follows Harold Chasen, a wealthy, death-obsessed young man who repeatedly stages elaborate fake suicides to get his mother's attention. His life changes when he meets Maude, a 79-year-old bohemian free spirit, at a stranger's funeral. Despite their 60-year age gap, they form a deep romantic bond as Maude teaches Harold how to truly embrace life.
Key Cast:
Bud Cort as Harold.
Ruth Gordon as Maude.
Vivian Pickles as Mrs. Chasen (Harold's mother).
Soundtrack: The film features a highly acclaimed soundtrack entirely composed and performed by Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam).
Poster Details
The artwork illustrates the "mismatched" nature of the two protagonists:
Harold is shown "fully equipped to deal with life" with an array of morbid items, including a noose, a meat cleaver, a katana, and a gasoline can—references to his various fake suicide attempts in the film.
Maude is depicted with a floral pattern and her iconic yellow umbrella, symbolizing her "zest for life".
Initially a commercial flop, the film eventually gained a massive cult following and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1997.
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