Still from Shampoo — Shampoo (1975) — Hal AshbyPhotographed by László Kovács

Hal Ashby

Shampoo

Name: Shampoo
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1975
Duration: 110 min

United States / English / 1975 / 1h 50m

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Drama Comedy

Criterion Collection: Spine №947
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Synopsis

On Election Day, 1968, irresponsible hairdresser and ladies' man George Roundy is too busy cutting hair and dealing with his girlfriends and mistress Felicia Karpf, whose husband Lester is having an affair with his ex-girlfriend Jackie.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorHal Ashby

WriterWarren Beatty, Robert Towne

CinematographerLászló Kovács

ComposerPaul Simon

EditorRobert C. Jones

ProducerWarren Beatty

Cast

Warren Beattyas George Roundy

Julie Christieas Jackie Shawn

Goldie Hawnas Jill Haynes

Lee Grantas Felicia Karpf

Jack Wardenas Lester Karpf

Tony Billas Johnny Pope

George Furthas Mr. Pettis

Jay Robinsonas Norman

Ann Weldonas Mary

Luana Andersas Devra

Randy Scheeras Dennis

Susanna Mooreas Gloria

Carrie Fisheras Lorna

Mike Oltonas Ricci

Richard E. Kalkas Detective Younger

Ronald Dunasas Nate

Hal Buckleyas Kenneth

Jack Bernardias Izzy

William Castleas Sid Roth

Brad Dexteras Senator East

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