The Vals (1982): Cast
The Vals is a 1982 crime comedy directed by James Polakof, starring Jill Carroll as Sam, Elena Stratheros and Michele Laurita. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- James Polakof
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Entertainment Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Vals About?
The premise of The Vals without spoilers.
Sam, Trish, Beth and Annie are Valley girls. They discover Mr. Stanton’s orphan home faces eviction unless rent is paid. They rally friends to raise cash, but Trish’s Mercedes is lost in a bet with Hills rivals, and a boy from the home has started dealing drugs. The Vals confront dealers, get revenge on rivals, and save it.
The Vals Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- teensploitation
- sex comedy
- schoolgirl
- two word title
- boys' orphanage
- orphanage director
- rent money
- eviction notice
- orphaned boy
- hero
- gang
- gang leader
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- switchblade
- death threat
- brutal fight
- kicked in the face
- two against one
- misogynist
- mercedes convertible
- clique
- losing a bet
- losing car in a bet
- frat boy
- frat party
- shopping
- higher purpose
- helping out
- custom made license plate
- rich girl
- multiple protagonists
- female snob
- revenge
- comeuppance
- rematch
- winning a bet by cheating
- orphanage
- bet
- cheating to win a bet
- drug dealer
- orphan
- rival
- female protagonist
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- man wears leather clothes
- man saves a woman
- valley girl
- beverly hills california
- independent film
The Vals Cast & Characters
Jill Carroll leads the cast as Sam, with Elena Stratheros as Trish and Michele Laurita as Beth. Directed by James Polakof; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Polakof
- Jill Carroll as Sam
- Elena Stratheros as Trish
- Michele Laurita as Beth
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John Carradine as Mr. Stanton (Head of the Orphanage)
Also Starring in The Vals
· 5 more- Chuck Connors Trish's Father
- Sonny Bono Spaced Out Musician
- Tiffany Bolling Sam's Mother (Valley Attorney)
- Gina Calabrese Anna
- Michael Leon Lance
More from James Polakof
More films directed by James Polakof: Satan’s Mistress, Swim Team and Love and the Midnight Auto Supply.
The Vals Also Known As
Also known as “Las chicas del valle”.
- Also known as
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- Las chicas del valle
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Movies Like The Vals
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Valley Girl, The Van and Valley Girl.
The Vals FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Vals, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Vals?
The Vals runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Vals released?
The Vals was released on November 1, 1982.
Who directed The Vals?
The Vals was directed by James Polakof.
More films by James Polakof Who is in the cast of The Vals?
The Vals stars Jill Carroll as Sam, Elena Stratheros as Trish and Michele Laurita as Beth, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Vals have a post-credit scene?
No. The Vals has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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