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The Fool Killer (1965)

The Fool Killer (1965)

Drama Adventure Mystery

All the secret joys, the sudden terrors of being young and free and far from home

Release Date: 1965, April 28
Directors: Servando González
Countries: Mexico, United States of America
Production: Landau, Allied Artists, Producciones Yanco
Cast: Anthony Perkins, Henry Hull, Edward Albert, Lana Wood, Dana Elcar, Salome Jens, Charlotte Jones, Yvonne Gilbert, Arnold Moss, Sindee Ann Richards

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.

Keywords:

serial killer orphan spanking axe murder preacher foster parents runaway adult child friendship runaway child anti-social behaviour revival meeting impulsive drifter post american civil war