Shampoo is a 1975 American satirical comedy-drama film directed by Hal Ashby and starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Goldie Hawn, Lee Grant, Jack Warden, and Tony Bill. The film is set in 1968 Los Angeles on the eve of the presidential election and revolves around the romantic and professional struggles of George Roundy (Beatty), a popular hairstylist who sleeps with most of his wealthy female clients and their friends.
George is trying to save money to open his own salon but he lacks the financial resources to do so. He is also struggling to find true love and commitment, having casual affairs with several women at the same time, including his girlfriend Jill (Hawn), who is frustrated with his lack of commitment. Adding to his problems, he is also having an affair with Felicia (Christie), who is married to a wealthy businessman Lester (Bill) and whose daughter (Carrie Fisher in her film debut) is his client.
Despite his personal and professional conflicts, George is still determined to succeed, and he is offered a lifeline when Lester invites him and his girlfriend Jill to a party where he can pitch his idea to potential investors. George sees this as an opportunity to secure his financial future and finally open his own salon, but things don't go as planned when he ends up sleeping with Lester's wife Felicia, which creates a lot of tension among the group.
As the film moves towards its climax, George finally realizes that his uncontrolled libido has cost him everything and that he needs to change his ways if he wants to achieve his dreams. The film ends with George walking down a deserted street, still unsure of his future but determined to make a change in his life.
Shampoo was a critical and commercial success when it was released, and it received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress (for Lee Grant, who won the award). It has since become a cult classic and a beloved film of the 1970s.
