Fool for Love(1985)
Desire beyond the edge of passion.
Fool for Love Synopsis
A woman is waiting in a motel for her boyfriend, when an old flame turns up and tries to take her back to the life she is trying to leave behind.
Fool for Love (1985) is a drama film directed by Robert Altman, released on December 6, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Sam Shepard, Kim Basinger, Harry Dean Stanton and Randy Quaid. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Altman
- Writers:
- Sam Shepard, Sam Shepard
- Producers:
- Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Mignot
- Composer:
- George Burt
- Production:
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
- Status:
- Released
Fool for Love (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Fool for Love before you stream it.
Fool for Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Shepard
as Eddie
Kim Basinger
as May
Harry Dean Stanton
as Old Man
Randy Quaid
as Martin
Martha Crawford
as May's Mother
- Louise Egolf
Louise Egolf
as Eddie's Mother
- Sura Cox
Sura Cox
as May / Teenage
- Jonathan Skinner
Jonathan Skinner
as Eddie / Teenage
- April Russell
April Russell
as May / Young
- Deborah McNaughton
Deborah McNaughton
as The Countess
- Lon Hill
Lon Hill
as Mr. Valdes
Key crew
Directed by Robert Altman, written by Sam Shepard and Sam Shepard, produced by Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
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Fool for Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 55 ratings.
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Fool for Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fool for Love online?
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Fool for Love (1985) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fool for Love?
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The main cast of Fool for Love (1985) includes Sam Shepard, Kim Basinger, Harry Dean Stanton, Randy Quaid and Martha Crawford. The film was directed by Robert Altman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fool for Love released?
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Fool for Love was released on December 6, 1985 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Fool for Love worth watching?
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Fool for Love (1985) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fool for Love?
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Yes. The official Fool for Love trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.