Fools' Parade

Comedy, Drama, Thriller

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Andrew V. McLaglen

Status Released

Release Date 1971-08-18

Storyline

When a trio of ex-convicts led by Mattie Appleyard is released from prison, they hope to open a general store using money Mattie has saved during his 40-year sentence. This attempt is met with great resistance from a corrupt prison official and the banker who issued Mattie the check.

"Glory, W.Va., 1935. It wasn't exactly a parade. It wasn't a time for celebration. It was a time to run for your life."