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The Fool Killer (1965)

Unrated

Overview

This singularly off-beat and original period mystery thriller drama curio set in the late 1800's plays like an arrestingly bizarre and inspired cross between "Tom Sawyer" and "Night of the Hunter." Lonely, miserable orphan boy George (a then 12-years-old Edward Albert in his excellent film debut) runs away from his stern, sadistic, abusive foster parents.

Principal Cast

Anthony Perkins
as Milo Bogardus
Edward Albert
as George Mellish
Dana Elcar
as Mr. Dodd
Henry Hull
as Dirty Jim Jelliman
Salome Jens
as Mrs. Dodd
Yvonne Gilbert
as Janet
Charlotte Jones
as Ova Fanshawe
Arnold Moss
as Reverend Spotts
Lana Wood
as Alice
Sindee Ann Richards
as Blessing Angeline Fanshawe