The Fool Killer
“All the secret joys, the sudden terrors of being young and free and far from home”
Synopsis
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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The Fool Killer (1965) Wouldn't It Be Great To Strike It Rich?
Type: Clip • Published 2025-07-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Servando González
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Eustis, David Friedkin, Morton S. Fine
- Original Score
- Gustavo César Carrión
- Original Title
- The Fool Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Landau, Allied Artists, Producciones Yanco
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Servando González
Helen Eustis, David Friedkin, Morton S. Fine
Gustavo César Carrión
Álex Phillips Jr.
Juan José Marino
David Friedkin, Worthington Miner
Department Leadership Roster
Servando González
Director
David Friedkin
Writer
David Friedkin
Producer
Morton S. Fine
Writer
Álex Phillips Jr.
Director of Photography
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Juan José Marino
Editor
Robert S. Smith
Production Design
Gustavo César Carrión
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Fool Killer 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 directed The Fool Killer?
The Fool Killer was directed by Servando González.
Who stars in The Fool Killer?
The principal cast of The Fool Killer includes Anthony Perkins, Edward Albert, Dana Elcar, Henry Hull, Salome Jens.
When was The Fool Killer released and how long is it?
The Fool Killer was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fool Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fool Killer was composed by Gustavo César Carrión.
Is The Fool Killer based on a book or true story?
The Fool Killer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Eustis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fool Killer?
The Fool Killer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).