Foul Play
“It's a highly dangerous comedy!!”
Synopsis
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Foul Play 1978 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-19
Top Cast
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Goldie Hawn
Gloria Mundy
Chevy Chase
Tony Carlson
Burgess Meredith
Mr. Hennessey
Eugene Roche
Archbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother
Dudley Moore
Stanley Tibbets
Marilyn Sokol
Stella
Brian Dennehy
Fergie
Marc Lawrence
Rupert Stiltskin
Rachel Roberts
Delia Darrow / Gerda Casswell
Frances Bay
Mrs. Russel
Queenie Smith
Elsie
Billy Barty
J.J. MacKuen
Chuck McCann
Theatre Manager
Don Calfa
Scarface
Bruce Solomon
Scott
Cooper Huckabee
Sandy
Pat Ast
Mrs. Venus
Lou Cutell
House Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9x
+$40M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Higgins
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Higgins
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- Foul Play
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Miller-Milkis Productions, Shelburne Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Higgins
Colin Higgins
Charles Fox
David M. Walsh
Pembroke J. Herring
Edward K. Milkis, Thomas L. Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Higgins
Director
Colin Higgins
Writer
Edward K. Milkis
Producer
Thomas L. Miller
Producer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Pembroke J. Herring
Editor
Alfred Sweeney
Production Design
M. James Arnett
Stunt Coordinator
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foul Play
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Foul Play about?
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Who directed Foul Play?
Foul Play was directed by Colin Higgins.
Who stars in Foul Play?
The principal cast of Foul Play includes Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Eugene Roche, Dudley Moore.
When was Foul Play released and how long is it?
Foul Play was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Foul Play?
Foul Play had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $45M at the worldwide box office (9 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Foul Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Foul Play was composed by Charles Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Foul Play?
Foul Play holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).