

The Fool Killer
1965-04-28 · 99 min · ★ 6.7
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 PerkinsMilo Bogardus
Edward AlbertGeorge Mellish
Dana ElcarMr. Dodd
Henry HullDirty Jim Jelliman
Salome JensMrs. Dodd
Arnold MossReverend Spotts
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