The Fool Killer (1965)
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All the secret joys, the sudden terrors of being young and free and far from home
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.
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Anthony PerkinsMilo Bogardus
Edward AlbertGeorge Mellish
Dana ElcarMr. Dodd
Henry HullDirty Jim Jelliman
Salome JensMrs. DoddYvonne GilbertJanetCharlotte JonesOva Fanshawe
Arnold MossReverend Spotts
Lana WoodAliceSindee Ann RichardsBlessing Angeline FanshaweKeywords
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Genre affinityDrama · Adventure · MysteryTheme affinityOrphan · Preacher · RunawayNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference363251Actor preference318588 · 99483 · 220117
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Frequently asked questions about The Fool Killer
What is The Fool Killer about?
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.
How long is The Fool Killer?
The Fool Killer has a runtime of 99 minutes.