Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
21 audience votes
Key crew
- Servando GonzálezDirector
- Morton S. FineWriter
- David FriedkinWriter
- Gustavo César CarriónOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Anthony PerkinsMilo Bogardus
- Edward AlbertGeorge Mellish
- Dana ElcarMr. Dodd
- Henry HullDirty Jim Jelliman
- Salome JensMrs. Dodd
- Yvonne GilbertJanet
- Charlotte JonesOva Fanshawe
- Arnold MossReverend Spotts
- Lana WoodAlice
- Sindee Ann RichardsBlessing Angeline Fanshawe
Stills
Themes
runawayfoster parentsspankingserial killerorphanpreacheraxe murderrunaway childadult child friendshipimpulsive drifteranti-social behaviourrevival meeting