The Fool Killer (1965) - film review
Servando González
Drama

Summary
The Fool Killer is an American film first released in 1965,
directed by Servando González.
The film is based on a novel by Helen Eustis and stars Anthony Perkins, Dana Elcar, Henry Hull, Salome Jens and Yvonne Gilbert.
It has also been released under the title: Violent Journey.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Servando González
- Script: Helen Eustis (novel), Morton S. Fine, David Friedkin
- Photo: Álex Phillips Jr.
- Music: Gustavo César Carrión
- Cast: Anthony Perkins (Milo Bogardus), Dana Elcar (Mr. Dodd), Henry Hull (Dirty Jim Jelliman), Salome Jens (Mrs. Dodd), Yvonne Gilbert (Janet), Charlotte Jones (Mrs. Ova Fanshawe), Arnold Moss (Reverend Spotts), Sindee Ann Richards (Blessing Angeline Fanshawe), Edward Albert (George Mellish), Lana Wood (Alice), Frances Gaar (Old Crab), Wendell K. Phillips (Old Man)
- Country: Mexico / USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 99 min; B&W
- Aka: Violent Journey
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