Fools' Parade
"Glory, W.Va., 1935. It wasn't exactly a parade. It wasn't a time for celebration. It was a time to run for your life."
Originally released in 1971. Fools' Parade is a comedy/drama film. directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Starring James Stewart, George Kennedy, and Anne Baxter
Synopsis
When a trio of ex-convicts led by Mattie Appleyard is released from prison, they hope to open a general store using money Mattie has saved during his 40-year sentence. This attempt is met with great resistance from a corrupt prison official and the banker who issued Mattie the check.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Stewart
as Mattie Appleyard
George Kennedy
as Dallas 'Doc' Council
Anne Baxter
as Cleo
Strother Martin
as Lee Cottrill
Kurt Russell
as Johnny Jesus
Katherine Cannon
as Chanty Thorne
David Huddleston
as Homer Grindstaff
Mike Kellin
as Steve Mystic
William Windom
as Roy K. Sizemore
Robert Donner
as Willis Hubbard
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Stanmore Productions
- Penbar Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fools' Parade about?
When a trio of ex-convicts led by Mattie Appleyard is released from prison, they hope to open a general store using money Mattie has saved during his 40-year sentence. This attempt is met with grea...
Who directed Fools' Parade?
Fools' Parade was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
How long is Fools' Parade?
Fools' Parade has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Fools' Parade released?
Fools' Parade was released on August 18, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fools' Parade?
The main cast of Fools' Parade includes James Stewart, George Kennedy, Anne Baxter, Strother Martin, Kurt Russell.