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Foul Play (1978)  link to Foul Play on IMDb  

Number: 1642

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IMDb Rating:
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6.8/10 (11.4K votes)

Country: United States, 116 minutes

Spoken languages: English

Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller

Director(s): Colin Higgins

Storyline:
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.

Cast:

Goldie Hawn Gloria Mundy
Chevy Chase Tony Carlson
Burgess Meredith Mr. Hennessey
Rachel Roberts Gerda Casswell
Eugene Roche Archbishop Thorncrest

Medium: D-Theater (D-VHS),

Comments: Netflix Instant Play - Excellent and as funny as it was in 1978!

Location: Drawer 14 Slot 98

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1