Foul Play

1978

Action / Comedy / Mystery / Thriller

18
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 69% · 30 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 69% · 5K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.8/10 10 18675 18.7K

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Plot summary

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 Photo
Colin Higgins

Top cast

Frances Bay Photo
Frances Bay as Mrs. Russel
Chuck McCann Photo
Chuck McCann as Theatre Manager
Garry Goodrow Photo
Garry Goodrow as Henpecked Husband
Irene Tedrow Photo
Irene Tedrow as Mrs. Monk
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23.976 fps
1 hr 56 min
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1 hr 56 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Doylenf 6 / 10

Goldie shines in clever comedy thriller...

GOLDIE HAWN is at her wide-eyed prettiest in this enjoyable comedy-thriller, a romp that has her trying to avoid one dangerous situation after another when she finds out that she's being stalked by killers anxious to get their hands on a roll of film she has. Her efforts lead to unraveling an assassination plot on the Pope! CHEVY CHASE is her detective boyfriend who gets caught up in the intricate plot, which leads eventually to a mad car chase through the streets of San Francisco. BURGESS MEREDITH is her friendly neighbor with a penchant for pet snakes with some funny scenes as well.There are some really action-filled moments along the way but most of the suspense derives from wondering how Goldie will survive the various attempts on her life.DUDLEY MOORE is memorable in a laugh-filled seduction scene where he misinterprets what Goldie is saying as she peers through the curtains of his apartment window. His attempt to seduce her in an apartment filled with sex devices is one of the film's funniest moments.The scary parts are fun too, especially when she's being menaced by a sinister looking albino and a midget--dispatching both when the need arises. She plays the part with a vigorous wide-eyed disposition that really belies her role as a shy librarian encouraged to get out and meet people...but it's all so funny you don't care about details after awhile. Just sit back and enjoy.The San Fransico location shots add a lot of visual interest to the tale and it's all directed at a mad pace by Colin Higgins, winding up with some wild scenes in an opera house.Strictly for laughs, it's well worth viewing for Goldie's charming performance.
Reviewed by CKCSWHFFAN 8 / 10

Kojak, bang, bang!!

I remember going to see this film in the theater.Have always loved this film.Another good selling point to me with films is quotable lines. And, like this film when you have more than 1."Jungle Training." "Kojak, bang, bang!!" "The punch of power!" "Far Out." Dudley Moore in the first of the 3 notable film roles he ever did. Course, BEST BY FAR WAS "ARTHUR".The only opera scenes I have ever liked on film. :) Sorry, I am a rock & roll person.Just watched the film again this morning, never get tired of it.
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