Shampoo (1975): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Shampoo is a 1975 comedy drama directed by Hal Ashby, starring Lee Grant, Jack Warden and Goldie Hawn. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $49.4 million worldwide. It earned 5 award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical at the Golden Globes 1976. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
English What Is Shampoo About?
The premise of Shampoo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the midst of the 1970s, Beverly Hills hairstylist George Roundy juggles a thriving business with a reputation as a charming womanizer. Seeking financial assistance to expand his salon, he turns to wealthy client Felicia. However, his pursuit of money and desire complicates his relationships with several women, leading to a series of romantic entanglements and potential ruin for his burgeoning empire.
Shampoo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- u.s. presidential election
- beverly hills california
- los angeles california
- adultery
- mistress
- dissatisfaction
- 1960s
- hairdresser
- womanizer
- motorcycle
- hair salon
- year 1968
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- election day
- republican
- extramarital affair
- husband wife relationship
- mistaken for gay
- caught having sex
- bank loan
- businessman
- teenage girl
- older man younger woman relationship
- body paint
- rock music
- counterculture
- skinny dipping
- gay slur
- thirty something
- drunkenness
- jealousy
- breakup
- based on play
- presidential election
- election
- reference to richard nixon
- reference to spiro agnew
- california
- male hairdresser
- mother daughter relationship
- daughter hates mother
- marriage proposal
- rich woman
- rejecting a marriage proposal
- older woman younger man relationship
- senator
- political speech
- chanting
- commercial director
- commercial
- employer employee relationship
Shampoo Cast
Lee Grant leads the cast, with Jack Warden and Goldie Hawn. Directed by Hal Ashby; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Hal Ashby
Also Starring in Shampoo
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More films directed by Hal Ashby, best-rated first: Being There, The Last Detail, Harold and Maude and The Landlord.
Shampoo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shampoo 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 60% User score
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Shampoo Plot Summary
What happens in Shampoo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the eve of the 1968 United States presidential election, George Roundy, a successful Beverly Hills hairdresser with undeniable charm, uses his salon prominence to lure a string of beautiful women— Felicia, his current client and lover; and Jill, a naïve, up-and-coming actress who is also his girlfriend. When Jill suffers a panic attack, convinced an intruder is in her home, George hurries to calm her, leaving Felicia frustrated. Behind the glossy surface, George is restless about his professional ceiling; as the salon’s creative star, he must contend with Norman, the nickel-and-diming owner who runs the shop.
Full summary
The whole story of Shampoo, scene by scene
Shampoo Box Office
Shampoo grossed $49.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$49.4M
- US & Canada
- $49.4M
Shampoo Awards & Nominations
Shampoo earned 5 award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical at the Golden Globes 1976. The 5 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1976.
5 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1976 4 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Warren Beatty
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Julie Christie and Goldie Hawn
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Lee Grant
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BAFTA 1976 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Jack Warden
Shampoo Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Everyone Needs George (Scene)
How Well Do You Know Shampoo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is George Roundy's profession?
Cars in Shampoo
31 cars on screen, including the 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W113 and the 1966 Triumph Daytona.
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1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W113 Main role -
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1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Important role -
1962 Porsche 356 B Cabriolet T6 Important role
Shampoo Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Шампоан” and “Holivudski frizer”.
- Also known as
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- Шампоан
- Holivudski frizer
- Sosyete kuaförü
- 샴푸
- Szampon
- Sampon
- 바람둥이 미용사
- 洗发水
- Шампунь
- Șamponul
- Šampón
- שמפו
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Shampoo FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Shampoo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shampoo?
Shampoo runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Shampoo released?
Shampoo was released on March 13, 1975.
Who directed Shampoo?
Shampoo was directed by Hal Ashby.
More films by Hal Ashby Who is in the cast of Shampoo?
Shampoo stars Lee Grant, Jack Warden and Goldie Hawn, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Shampoo make at the box office?
Shampoo grossed $49.4 million worldwide.
How is Shampoo rated?
Shampoo has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 65 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Was Shampoo nominated for any awards?
Shampoo received 5 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Shampoo have a post-credit scene?
No. Shampoo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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