Fools (1970)
In this drama, a romance is sparked when two people, dissatisfied with their lives, move to San Francisco in hope of a fresh start. Ex-horror star Matthew South (Jason Robards, Jr.) encounters unhappily-married Anais Appleton (Katharine Ross) and the two fall in love. Their newfound happiness is threatened, however, when Anais' jealous husband David (Scott Appleton) sets out to find her. Songs by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition are featured in this film. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jason Robards, Jr., Katharine Ross, (more)
- Director(s):
- Tom Gries
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Fools
In this drama, a romance is sparked when two people, dissatisfied with their lives, move to San Francisco in hope of a fresh start. Ex-horror star Matthew South (Jason Robards, Jr.) encounters unhappily-married Anais Appleton (Katharine Ross) and the two fall in love. Their newfound happiness is threatened, however, when Anais' jealous husband David (Scott Appleton) sets out to find her. Songs by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition are featured in this film. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
Complete Cast of Fools
- Jason Robards, Jr. - Matthew
- Scott Hylands - David Appleton
- Marc Hannibal - Dog Owner
- Floy Dean
- Mako - Psychiatrist
- James Burr Johnson
- Robert Rothwell
- Robin Menken
- Vera Stough - Girl in Movie
- Stu Klitsner - FBI Man
- Mark Bramhall - Men in Park
- Mimi Farina
- Katharine Ross - Anais
- Roy Jenson - Man in Park
- Robert C. Ferro, Jr. - Private Detective
- Roy Jelliffe - Couple in Restaurant
- Charles Dorsett - Dentist
- Laura Ash - Patient
- Michael Davis - Policeman
- Jack Nance - Hippie
- Rod Arrants
- Joanna Cassidy
- Christopher Pray
- Lou Picetti
- Director(s):
- Tom Gries
- Writer(s):
- Robert Rudelson
- Producer(s):
- Robert H. Yamin, Henri Bollinger
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Not For Children, Adult Situations, Violence)
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