The Fool Killer
1965, English. Directed by Servando González.
All the secret joys, the sudden terrors of being young and free and far from home
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 28 April 1965
- Country
- United States of America, Mexico
- Written by
- David Friedkin, Morton S. Fine
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The Fool Killer runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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The Fool Killer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Fool Killer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Fool Killer on?
The Fool Killer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 April 1965. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fool Killer?
If you liked The Fool Killer, try Mio in the Land of Faraway, The Deep End of the Ocean, Young Sherlock Holmes.
Who directed The Fool Killer?
The Fool Killer (1965) was directed by Servando González and stars Anthony Perkins, Edward Albert, Dana Elcar.