Who directed Harold and Maude (1971)?
Harold and Maude was directed by Hal Ashby and released by Paramount Pictures in 1971. The screenplay was written by Colin Higgins, who had originally composed it as his master's thesis at UCLA film school.
Questions about Harold and Maude
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who wrote the screenplay for Harold and Maude?
Colin Higgins wrote the screenplay for Harold and Maude, beginning it as his master's thesis for film school. Higgins had hoped to direct the film himself but was told he was not ready after the studio found his test footage unsatisfactory.
Who composed the music for Harold and Maude?
Cat Stevens composed and performed the music for Harold and Maude. He had been suggested by Elton John, who was the original choice for the score but dropped out. Stevens wrote two original songs for the film, "Don't Be Shy" and "If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out", which remained unreleased on any album until the 1984 compilation Footsteps in the Dark: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2.
When did Harold and Maude first become profitable?
Harold and Maude first made a profit in 1983, more than a decade after its initial 1971 release. The film was commercially unsuccessful at first but gradually built an audience through repertory theaters.
Was Harold and Maude selected for the National Film Registry?
Harold and Maude was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1997, among films deemed culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant by the Library of Congress. In 2000, the film ranked number 45 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 funniest films of all time.
Where was Harold and Maude filmed?
Harold and Maude was filmed in and around San Francisco and San Mateo, California. Locations included Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Palo Alto, the ruins of the Sutro Baths in San Francisco, the Emeryville mudflats, Mori Point in Pacifica, and Rosecourt Mansion in Hillsborough.