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The Fool Killer

NR19651h 39mServando González
IMDb 6.8

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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.

MysteryDramaAdventure
RunawayFoster ParentsSpankingSerial KillerOrphanPreacherAxe MurderRunaway ChildAdult Child FriendshipImpulsive Drifter

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What is The Fool Killer (1965) 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.

Who stars in The Fool Killer?

The Fool Killer stars Anthony Perkins (Milo Bogardus), Edward Albert (George Mellish), Dana Elcar (Mr. Dodd), Henry Hull (Dirty Jim Jelliman), Salome Jens (Mrs. Dodd). The film was directed by Servando González.

How long is The Fool Killer?

The Fool Killer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1965. It is rated NR.

Is The Fool Killer worth watching?

The Fool Killer holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Mystery, Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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