The Vals
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Synopsis
Sam, Trish, Beth, and Annie are four Valley Girls bored with shopping and frat parties. They come across kind Mr. Stanton, who is running a home for orphaned boys. Mr. Stanton and his charges are in danger of being evicted from their home if they don't come up with the rent money that is due, and one of the boys has taken to selling drugs for a couple of sleazy dealers. When Trish's prized "TUBUL R" Mercedes convertible is lost in a bet in which their Beverly Hills rivals have cheated, mayhem ensues as the Vals, with the help of their frat boy boyfriends, save Mr. Stanton and his boys from being evicted, give the drug dealers their just desserts, and exact revenge on the Beverly Hills brats in a rematch.
Top Cast
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Sam
Elena Stratheros
Trish
Michele Laurita
Beth
Gina Calabrese
Anna
Chuck Connors
Trish's Father
Sonny Bono
Spaced Out Musician
John Carradine
Mr. Stanton (Head of the Orphanage)
Tiffany Bolling
Sam's Mother (Valley Attorney)
Michael Leon
Lance
Sue Ane Langdon
Kathy - Soap Opera Star
Shirley Rothman
Trish's Mother - Valley Socialite
Matthew Conlon
Ken - Fraternity Pledge
Sharan Lea
Julie - Beverly Hills Girl
Tony Longo
Mike - Fraternity President
Jim Greenleaf
David - Beer Pong President
Adam Mills
Keith - Pledge Chairman
Robert Dryer
Stone - 'Mean' Drug Dealer
Ray Stewart
The Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Polakof
- Screenplay & Story
- James Polakof, Deborah Amelon, Shirley Rothman
- Original Score
- Daphna Edwards
- Original Title
- The Vals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Entertainment Artists, Valley Girls Associates, Jensen Farley Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Polakof
James Polakof, Deborah Amelon, Shirley Rothman
Daphna Edwards
G.W. 'Dink' Read
James Polakof, Shirley Rothman
Department Leadership Roster
James Polakof
Director
James Polakof
Writer
Deborah Amelon
Writer
James Polakof
Producer
G.W. 'Dink' Read
Director of Photography
Daphna Edwards
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vals
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vals about?
Sam, Trish, Beth, and Annie are four Valley Girls bored with shopping and frat parties. They come across kind Mr. Stanton, who is running a home for orphaned boys. Mr. Stanton and his charges are in danger of being evicted from their home if they don't come up with the rent money that is due, and one of the boys has taken to selling drugs for a couple of sleazy dealers. When Trish's prized "TUBUL R" Mercedes convertible is lost in a bet in which their Beverly Hills rivals have cheated, mayhem ensues as the Vals, with the help of their frat boy boyfriends, save Mr. Stanton and his boys from being evicted, give the drug dealers their just desserts, and exact revenge on the Beverly Hills brats in a rematch.
Who directed The Vals?
The Vals was directed by James Polakof.
Who stars in The Vals?
The principal cast of The Vals includes Jill Carroll, Elena Stratheros, Michele Laurita, Gina Calabrese, Chuck Connors.
When was The Vals released and how long is it?
The Vals was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vals was composed by Daphna Edwards.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vals?
The Vals holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).