Foul Play
"It's a highly dangerous comedy!!"
Originally released in 1978. Foul Play is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Colin Higgins.
Starring Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, and Burgess Meredith
Synopsis
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 14, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (254 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$45M
9.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $45,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Miller-Milkis Productions
- Shelburne Associates
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Foul Play?
Foul Play has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Foul Play released?
Foul Play was released on July 14, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Foul Play?
The main cast of Foul Play includes Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Eugene Roche, Dudley Moore.
Is Foul Play worth watching?
Foul Play has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 254 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.