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Foolin' Around - The Cinema Snob
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-07-20
Top Cast
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Gary Busey
Wes
Annette O'Toole
Susan
John Calvin
Whitley
Eddie Albert
Daggett
Cloris Leachman
Samantha
Tony Randall
Peddicord
William H. Macy
Bronski
Michael Talbott
Clay
Shirley Kane
Aunt Eunice
Beth Bosacker
Rickie
Roy Jenson
Blue
Gene LeBell
Paul
Susan Bishop
Reuben Singer
Thomas V. Mikkelsen
Ken Ruta
Craig Huston
Foreman
Geoffrey Ewing
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard T. Heffron
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kane, David Swift
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Foolin' Around
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- GCC Productions, Film Packages
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard T. Heffron
Michael Kane, David Swift
Charles Bernstein
Philip H. Lathrop
Peter Zinner
Arnold Kopelson
Department Leadership Roster
Richard T. Heffron
Director
Arnold Kopelson
Producer
Michael Kane
Writer
David Swift
Writer
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Peter Zinner
Editor
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
Fernando Carrere
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Foolin' Around.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foolin' Around
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Foolin' Around about?
A working-class boy falls for a girl from a wealthy family, and must compete for her with a rich boy who also wants her.
Who directed Foolin' Around?
Foolin' Around was directed by Richard T. Heffron.
Who stars in Foolin' Around?
The principal cast of Foolin' Around includes Gary Busey, Annette O'Toole, John Calvin, Eddie Albert, Cloris Leachman.
When was Foolin' Around released and how long is it?
Foolin' Around was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Foolin' Around?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Foolin' Around was composed by Charles Bernstein.