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Bud Cort as Harold and Ruth Gordon as Maude stand among rows of potted plants inside a greenhouse in a scene from the film Harold and Maude (1971).
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Harold and Maude

film by Ashby [1971]
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Bud Cort as Harold and Ruth Gordon as Maude stand among rows of potted plants inside a greenhouse in a scene from the film Harold and Maude (1971).
Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon in Harold and Maude Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon in Harold and Maude (1971), directed by Hal Ashby.

Harold and Maude is a 1971 black comedy film directed by Hal Ashby. The movie centers on the unconventional relationship between Harold, a young man obsessed with death, and Maude, a vibrant 79-year-old woman. Their unlikely friendship blossoms into a passionate affair, challenging societal norms and exploring themes of life, love, and mortality. Despite a cool initial reception, the film gained a significant following and is now considered a cult classic. The character of Maude Findlay was later featured in the television sitcom Maude.12

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