Fools' Parade(1971)
Glory, W.Va., 1935. It wasn't exactly a parade. It wasn't a time for celebration. It was a time to run for your life.
Fools' Parade Synopsis
When a trio of ex-convicts led by Mattie Appleyard is released from prison, they hope to open a general store using money Mattie has saved during his 40-year sentence. This attempt is met with great resistance from a corrupt prison official and the banker who issued Mattie the check.
Fools' Parade (1971) is a comedy, drama, thriller and crime film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, released on August 18, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars James Stewart, George Kennedy, Anne Baxter and Strother Martin. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Writers:
- Davis Grubb, James Lee Barrett
- Producers:
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Jr.
- Composer:
- Henry Vars
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, Stanmore Productions, Penbar Productions
- Status:
- Released
Fools' Parade Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Stewart
as Mattie Appleyard
George Kennedy
as Dallas 'Doc' Council
Anne Baxter
as Cleo
Strother Martin
as Lee Cottrill
Kurt Russell
as Johnny Jesus
Katherine Cannon
as Chanty Thorne
David Huddleston
as Homer Grindstaff
Mike Kellin
as Steve Mystic
William Windom
as Roy K. Sizemore
Robert Donner
as Willis Hubbard
Morgan Paull
as Junior Kilfong
Dort Clark
as Enoch Purdy
Key crew
Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, written by Davis Grubb and James Lee Barrett, produced by Andrew V. McLaglen.
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Fools' Parade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 30 ratings.
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Fools' Parade – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fools' Parade online?
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Fools' Parade (1971) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fools' Parade?
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The main cast of Fools' Parade (1971) includes James Stewart, George Kennedy, Anne Baxter, Strother Martin and Kurt Russell. The film was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fools' Parade released?
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Fools' Parade was released on August 18, 1971 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Fools' Parade worth watching?
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Fools' Parade (1971) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.