The Fool Killer
All the secret joys, the sudden terrors of being young and free and far from home
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
99 min
Release Date
1965-04-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
14
Vote Average
6.821
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