Fools' Parade (1971)

08/18/1971 (US) • Comedy, Drama, Thriller • 1h 38m

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.

Overview

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)

08/18/1971 (US) • 1h 38m

Comedy, Drama, Thriller

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.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

James Stewart

Mattie Appleyard

George Kennedy

Dallas 'Doc' Council

Anne Baxter

Cleo

Strother Martin

Lee Cottrill

Kurt Russell

Johnny Jesus

Katherine Cannon

Chanty Thorne

David Huddleston

Homer Grindstaff

Mike Kellin

Steve Mystic

William Windom

Roy K. Sizemore

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

1930s

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