Foul Play

"It's a highly dangerous comedy!!"

Jul 14 1978 PG 1h 56m
Comedy, Mystery, Thriller

A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.

Plot

When, unbeknownst to Gloria, a microfilm cassette is left with her by a dying agent, she becomes entangled in a complicated series of events. She's pursued by a dwarf and an albino, and becomes convinced that they are out to kill her. Finally, with the help of San Francisco detective Tony Carlson, she begins to turn the tables on her pursuers. It becomes clear that the nerfarious crew after her are plotting a dastardly deed indeed - to assassinate the Pope as he visits the city to see _The Mikado_. Gloria and Tony must race against time to prevent this terrible crime.

Written by

Colin Higgins

Directed by

Colin Higgins

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Shelburne Associates, Miller-Milkis Productions, Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 9 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
17,805
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
45
Popularity
NA