The Fool Killer(1965)
All the secret joys, the sudden terrors of being young and free and far from home
The Fool Killer Synopsis
After the Civil War, a southern boy, aged 12, runs away from his foster home, wanders the countryside, and meets various odd characters along the way, including Milo, a mysterious drifter who may or may not be the vengeful "Fool Killer" of folklore.
The Fool Killer (1965) is a mystery, drama and adventure film directed by Servando González, released on April 28, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Anthony Perkins, Edward Albert, Dana Elcar and Henry Hull. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Servando González
- Writers:
- Morton S. Fine, David Friedkin, Helen Eustis
- Producers:
- David Friedkin
- Cinematographer:
- Álex Phillips Jr.
- Composer:
- Gustavo César Carrión
- Production:
- Landau, Allied Artists, Producciones Yanco
- Status:
- Released
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The Fool Killer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Perkins
as Milo Bogardus
Edward Albert
as George Mellish
Dana Elcar
as Mr. Dodd
Henry Hull
as Dirty Jim Jelliman
Salome Jens
as Mrs. Dodd
- Yvonne Gilbert
Yvonne Gilbert
as Janet
- Charlotte Jones
Charlotte Jones
as Ova Fanshawe
Arnold Moss
as Reverend Spotts
Lana Wood
as Alice
- Sindee Ann Richards
Sindee Ann Richards
as Blessing Angeline Fanshawe
Key crew
Directed by Servando González, written by Morton S. Fine, David Friedkin and Helen Eustis, produced by David Friedkin.
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The Fool Killer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Fool Killer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fool Killer online?
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Who stars in The Fool Killer?
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The main cast of The Fool Killer (1965) includes Anthony Perkins, Edward Albert, Dana Elcar, Henry Hull and Salome Jens. The film was directed by Servando González. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fool Killer released?
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The Fool Killer was released on April 28, 1965 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Fool Killer worth watching?
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The Fool Killer (1965) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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