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Fools' Parade

"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."

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.

Top Cast

  • James Stewart

    James Stewart

    Mattie Appleyard

  • George Kennedy

    George Kennedy

    Dallas 'Doc' Council

  • Anne Baxter

    Anne Baxter

    Cleo

  • Strother Martin

    Strother Martin

    Lee Cottrill

  • Kurt Russell

    Kurt Russell

    Johnny Jesus

  • Katherine Cannon

    Katherine Cannon

    Chanty Thorne

  • David Huddleston

    David Huddleston

    Homer Grindstaff

  • Mike Kellin

    Mike Kellin

    Steve Mystic

  • William Windom

    William Windom

    Roy K. Sizemore

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.

Rating

6.7 / 10
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