runaway,orphan,preacher

The Fool Killer (1965)

Poster for The Fool Killer

All the secret joys, the sudden terrors of being young and free and far from home

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Servando González
  • Profile picture of Anthony Perkins
    Milo Bogardus Anthony Perkins
  • Profile picture of Edward Albert
    George Mellish Edward Albert
  • Profile picture of Dana Elcar
    Mr. Dodd Dana Elcar
  • Profile picture of Henry Hull
    Dirty Jim Jelliman Henry Hull
  • Profile picture of Salome Jens
    Mrs. Dodd Salome Jens
  • Profile picture of Arnold Moss
    Reverend Spotts Arnold Moss
  • Profile picture of Lana Wood
    Alice Lana Wood

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Keywords

  • runaway
  • orphan
  • preacher