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Fools' Parade is a 1971 American crime drama [1] period film directed by Andrew McLaglen, [2] starring James Stewart and George Kennedy, with supporting roles by Strother Martin, [3] Kurt Russell, William Windom, Mike Kellin and Anne Baxter. It is based on the novel of the same name by Davis Grubb.
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- the novel Fools' Parade, by Davis Grubb
- James Lee Barrett
Oct 3, 1971 · Fools' Parade: Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. With James Stewart, George Kennedy, Anne Baxter, Strother Martin. In 1935, after forty years in a West Virginia prison, three released convicts wish to open a legitimate business using the $25,000 earned in prison, but a crooked prison guard in cahoots with the town banker plans to defraud them.
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- Comedy, Drama, Thriller
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- 1971-10-03
Fool's Parade. Mattie Appleyard (James Stewart) has spent the last 40 years behind bars and is finally out. A model prisoner and a hard worker, Appleyard saved up over $25,000 while in prison and ...
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- Andrew V. Mclaglen
- PG
- James Stewart
His 1971 Fool's Parade is adapted from a novel by Davis Grubb, the brilliant author of the celebrated 1955 The Night of the Hunter. Sharing a similar Depression-era setting, Fool's Parade touches on themes of social revolt and terrorism. The screenplay by James Lee Barrett reshapes the story into a folksy comedy-drama for star James Stewart.
- Andrew V. Mclaglen, Howard W. Koch Jr.
- James Stewart
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Mattie Appleyard (James Stewart) has spent the last 40 years behind bars and is finally out. A model prisoner and a hard worker, Appleyard saved up over $25,...
Fools Parade was the second Davis Grubb novel to be filmed in Moundsville (Davis Grubb's hometown), the first being, Night of the Hunter. Both novels (and movies) explore the hypocritical, mindless nature of the "herd mentality" that can be so easily manipulated by rotten leaders & officials - especially through the use of religion and labeling.
Fool's Parade. Three ex-cons, recently released from prison with a large chunk of cash, plan to go straight - but a crooked banker and a ruthless prison guard aim to steal their money in this spry comedy-drama. 15 IMDb 6.4 1 h 38 min 1971. 16+. Comedy · Drama · Suspense. This video is currently unavailable. to watch in your location.
