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Foul Play
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Foul Play

1978-07-14 · 116 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Mystery · Thriller

A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.

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Directors
Colin Higgins
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Miller-Milkis Productions, Shelburne Associates
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 45,000,000

Top Cast

Goldie HawnGoldie HawnGloria Mundy
Chevy ChaseChevy ChaseTony Carlson
Burgess MeredithBurgess MeredithMr. Hennessey
Eugene RocheEugene RocheArchbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother
Dudley MooreDudley MooreStanley Tibbets
Marilyn SokolMarilyn SokolStella
Brian DennehyBrian DennehyFergie
Marc LawrenceMarc LawrenceRupert Stiltskin
Rachel RobertsRachel RobertsDelia Darrow / Gerda Casswell
Frances BayFrances BayMrs. Russel
Queenie SmithQueenie SmithElsie
Billy BartyBilly BartyJ.J. MacKuen
Chuck McCannChuck McCannTheatre Manager
Don CalfaDon CalfaScarface
Bruce SolomonBruce SolomonScott
Cooper HuckabeeCooper HuckabeeSandy
Pat AstPat AstMrs. Venus
Lou CutellLou CutellHouse Manager
William FrankfatherWhitey Jackson
John HancockJohn HancockColeman

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