The Fool Killer (1965)

04/28/1965 (US) • 1h 39m

Mystery, Drama, Adventure

All the secret joys, the sudden terrors of being young and free and far from home

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Anthony Perkins

Milo Bogardus

Edward Albert

George Mellish

Dana Elcar

Mr. Dodd

Henry Hull

Dirty Jim Jelliman

Salome Jens

Mrs. Dodd

Charlotte Jones

Ova Fanshawe

Arnold Moss

Reverend Spotts


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

runaway

foster parents

spanking

serial killer

orphan

preacher

axe murder

runaway child

adult child friendship

impulsive drifter

anti-social behaviour

revival meeting

post american civil war

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