Foul Play

Name: Foul Play
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1978-07-14
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Rating: 6.80
Cast: Burgess Meredith, Chevy Chase, Rachel Roberts, Goldie Hawn

– A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albino..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

6.80 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 56 Minutes

Release Year:

1978

A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.

Styles:

Funny, Tense, Offbeat, Suspense, Semi Serious, Clever, Humorous, Exciting, Suspenseful, Realistic

Story Timeline:

1970s, 20th Century

Producing Country:

USA

Filming Locations:

San Francisco, California, USA

Genre:

Comedy, Thriller, Mystery

Foul Play (1978) - Trailer

Release Date:

14 Jul 1978

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:

PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Directed by:

Colin Higgins

Story Written By:

Colin Higgins

Main Actors:

Burgess Meredith, Chevy Chase, Rachel Roberts, Goldie Hawn

Plot:

When, unbeknownst to Gloria, a microfilm cassette is left with her by a dying agent, she becomes entangled in a complicated series of events. She's pursued by a dwarf and an albino, and becomes convinced that they are out to kill her. Finally, with the help of San Francisco detective Tony Carlson, she begins to turn the tables on her pursuers. It becomes clear that the nerfarious crew after her are plotting a dastardly deed indeed - to assassinate the Pope as he visits the city to see _The Mikado_. Gloria and Tony must race against time to prevent this terrible crime.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 nominations.

Production Company:

Paramount Home Video

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.8/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

72%

Metacritic:

45%