The Vals
1982, English. Directed by James Polakof.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- James PolakofDirector
- Jill CarrollSam
- Elena StratherosTrish
- Michele LauritaBeth
- Gina CalabreseAnna
- Chuck ConnorsTrish's Father
- Sonny BonoSpaced Out Musician
- John CarradineMr. Stanton (Head of the Orphanage)
- Tiffany BollingSam's Mother (Valley Attorney)
- Michael LeonLance
- Sue Ane LangdonKathy - Soap Opera Star
- Shirley RothmanTrish's Mother - Valley Socialite
- Matthew ConlonKen - Fraternity Pledge
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Polakof, Deborah Amelon
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How long is The Vals?
The Vals runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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The Vals parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Vals is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Vals on?
The Vals isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1982. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Vals?
If you liked The Vals, try 68 Kill, One Night at McCool's, The Pope of Greenwich Village.
Who directed The Vals?
The Vals (1982) was directed by James Polakof and stars Jill Carroll, Elena Stratheros, Michele Laurita.