Foul Play(1978)
“It's a highly dangerous comedy!!”
Overview
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Director
Colin Higgins
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$45M
Cast
Goldie Hawn
as Gloria Mundy
Chevy Chase
as Tony Carlson
Burgess Meredith
as Mr. Hennessey
Eugene Roche
as Archbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother
Dudley Moore
as Stanley Tibbets
Marilyn Sokol
as Stella
Brian Dennehy
as Fergie
Marc Lawrence
as Rupert Stiltskin
Rachel Roberts
as Delia Darrow / Gerda Casswell
Frances Bay
as Mrs. Russel
Queenie Smith
as Elsie
Billy Barty
as J.J. MacKuen
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$45M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Miller-Milkis Productions • Shelburne Associates
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Foul Play?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Foul Play (1978).
What is Foul Play about?▼
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Who directed Foul Play?▼
Foul Play was directed by Colin Higgins and released in 1978. It is a comedy, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Foul Play?▼
Foul Play has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in Foul Play?▼
The cast of Foul Play includes Goldie Hawn as Gloria Mundy, Chevy Chase as Tony Carlson, Burgess Meredith as Mr. Hennessey, Eugene Roche as Archbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother, Dudley Moore as Stanley Tibbets and more.
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