The Vals
"Something Totally Awesome Is Going Down!"
Originally released in 1982. The Vals is a comedy/crime film. directed by James Polakof.
Starring Jill Carroll, Elena Stratheros, and Michele Laurita
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
2.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jill Carroll
as Sam
Elena Stratheros
as Trish
Michele Laurita
as Beth
Gina Calabrese
as Anna
Chuck Connors
as Trish's Father
Sonny Bono
as Spaced Out Musician
John Carradine
as Mr. Stanton (Head of the Orphanage)
Tiffany Bolling
as Sam's Mother (Valley Attorney)
Michael Leon
as Lance
Sue Ane Langdon
as Kathy - Soap Opera Star
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Entertainment Artists
- Valley Girls Associates
- Jensen Farley Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 i...
Who directed The Vals?
The Vals was directed by James Polakof.
How long is The Vals?
The Vals has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Vals released?
The Vals was released on November 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Vals?
The main cast of The Vals includes Jill Carroll, Elena Stratheros, Michele Laurita, Gina Calabrese, Chuck Connors.