Another Bechdel puzzle: Harold and Maude
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Harold's mom has conversations with three other named female characters over the course of the movie. They discuss careers and schooling, among other issues. So on a purely literal level, it's a clear pass.
On the other hand, all of these other women have entered the story through a computer dating service that Harold's mother made him join, and she is evaluating them in terms of their suitability as potential mates for him. So even when they aren't explicitly discussing Harold, he remains, in some sense, the focus of their conversations.
Opinions?