Movie

Fools' Parade

1971 · 98 min

A gritty Depression-era chase with a wry, menacing edge, where desperate men trade quips while dodging corrupt killers.

Tagline: 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.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, greed, justice, survival
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
greed
justice
survival
betrayal
Places: small town
countryside
road trip
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild