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Movie Info

Mattie Appleyard (James Stewart) has spent the last 40 years behind bars and is finally out. A model prisoner and a hard worker, Appleyard saved up over $25,000 while in prison and entrusted the money to prison guard "Doc" Council (George Kennedy). Appleyard, along with his two ex-con friends, plans to become a respectable citizen by using the money to open a general store -- but it soon becomes clear that Doc and an unscrupulous banker have no intention of letting him go straight.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

mystery and thriller
Original Language:

English
Director:

Andrew V. McLaglen
Producer:

Andrew V. McLaglen, James Lee Barrett
Writer:

James Lee Barrett
Runtime:

1h 38m
Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Cast & Crew

James Stewart
Mattie Appleyard

George Kennedy
"Doc" Council

Anne Baxter
Cleo

Strother Martin
Lee Cottrill

Kurt Russell
Johnny Jesus

William Windom
Roy K. Sizemore

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Critic Reviews for Fool's Parade

All Critics (2) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (1)

It is the best film Andrew V. McLaglen has directed and a reassuring reminder that the narrative film need not be dead so long as it can be done well, invested with color and conviction.

January 9, 2020 | Full Review…

John Mahoney
Los Angeles Free Press
It is the kind of picture that leans heavily on Stewart's skill, personality and built-in folksiness. Time and again he gives you the impression of an interesting character that really isn't there in the role.

January 17, 2019 | Full Review…

Tony Mastroianni
Cleveland Press