The Fool Killer (1965)

  • NR
  • 04/28/1965 (US)
  • Mystery, Drama, Adventure
  • 1h 39m

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.

Servando González

Director

Helen Eustis

Novel

David Friedkin

Writer

Morton S. Fine

Writer

Cast

Anthony Perkins's headshot

Anthony Perkins

Milo Bogardus
Edward Albert's headshot

Edward Albert

George Mellish
Dana Elcar's headshot

Dana Elcar

Mr. Dodd
Henry Hull's headshot

Henry Hull

Dirty Jim Jelliman
Salome Jens's headshot

Salome Jens

Mrs. Dodd
Yvonne Gilbert's headshot

Yvonne Gilbert

Janet
Charlotte Jones's headshot

Charlotte Jones

Ova Fanshawe
Arnold Moss's headshot

Arnold Moss

Reverend Spotts

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