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The Fool Killer
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The Fool Killer

1965-04-28 · 99 min · ★ 6.7

Mystery · Drama · Adventure

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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Directors
Servando González
Production companies
Landau, Allied Artists, Producciones Yanco
Countries
United States of America, Mexico
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anthony PerkinsAnthony PerkinsMilo Bogardus
Edward AlbertEdward AlbertGeorge Mellish
Dana ElcarDana ElcarMr. Dodd
Henry HullHenry HullDirty Jim Jelliman
Salome JensSalome JensMrs. Dodd
Yvonne GilbertJanet
Charlotte JonesOva Fanshawe
Arnold MossArnold MossReverend Spotts
Lana WoodLana WoodAlice
Sindee Ann RichardsBlessing Angeline Fanshawe

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