Harold & Maude: 1971 - Run Time 91 min. - Comedy (black) - Rated PG
Writer: Collin Higgins
Director: Hal Ashby
Starring: Bud Cort as Harold, Ruth Gordon as Maude
Music by Cat Stevens
Objective: Students will watch the cult classic film, Harold and Maude and answer questions related to the film.
Assignment: We will watch this film over the course of two days, therefore there will be two sets of questions. The second set of questions will be posted later so as to not spoil the story.
Questions: Part One - 10 points each for thoughtful, well-written answers not copied from your classmates' page. Remember, a mind is a terrible thing to waste...
1. Write a 2 or 3 sentence synopsis of the film IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
2. Name 3 authority figures Harold has issues with. Why do you think he has problems with people in authority?
3. What are 2 major themes this movie deals with and how does the movie deal with them?
4. Writer Collin Higgins and Director Hal Ashby use a lot of juxtaposition for emotional contrast. Describe 3 scenes that juxtapose contrasting images/characters.
5. Why does Harold pretend to kill himself and not really kill himself, do you think?
