Foul Play (1978)
It's a highly dangerous comedy!!
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Director: Colin Higgins
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: July 14, 1978
Cast
- Goldie Hawn - Gloria Mundy
- Chevy Chase - Tony Carlson
- Burgess Meredith - Mr. Hennessey
- Eugene Roche - Archbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother
- Dudley Moore - Stanley Tibbets
- Marilyn Sokol - Stella
- Brian Dennehy - Fergie
- Marc Lawrence - Rupert Stiltskin
- Rachel Roberts - Delia Darrow / Gerda Casswell
- Frances Bay - Mrs. Russel
Screenplay
Music: Charles Fox
Cinematography: David M. Walsh
Editing: Pembroke J. Herring
Production: Paramount Pictures, Miller-Milkis Productions, Shelburne Associates
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $45M
Original Language: en
Themes
Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Conspiracy Theories and Reality Check, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Hidden Cameras and Revealed Secrets
Keywords
detective, murder, conspiracy, church, catholic, albino, mysterious, suspenseful, hilarious
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Foul Play about?
- A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
- Who directed Foul Play?
- Foul Play was directed by Colin Higgins.
- Who stars in Foul Play?
- Foul Play stars Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Eugene Roche, Dudley Moore, Marilyn Sokol.
- How long is Foul Play?
- Foul Play has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Foul Play?
- Foul Play is a Comedy, Mystery, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Foul Play?
- Foul Play had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Foul Play gross?
- Foul Play grossed $45M worldwide.
- Where was Foul Play produced?
- Foul Play was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Foul Play?
- The themes of Foul Play include: Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Conspiracy Theories and Reality Check, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Hidden Cameras and Revealed Secrets.