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A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
Keep the feeling.
SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
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Why this pick
A glamorous, witty peril-comedy in which an ordinary woman is pulled into a murder mystery; its sparkling banter, shifting trust, and elegant city suspense closely suit Foul Play’s playful Hitchcockian mood.
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Why this pick
This colorful, globe-trotting comic thriller pairs flirtation and danger with elaborate visual misdirection, delivering the same light-on-its-feet blend of romance, conspiracy, and suspense.
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Why this pick
A breezy 1970s thriller-comedy where a chance encounter becomes a dangerous mystery. Its innocent protagonist, eccentric allies, and escalating set pieces echo Foul Play’s comic paranoia.
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Why this pick
Released the same year, this affectionate noir spoof mixes murder, rapid-fire jokes, suspicious characters, and old-Hollywood style—ideal if Foul Play’s knowingly playful mystery mattered most.
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Why this pick
A stylish, mischievous 1970s murder mystery with romantic friction and an increasingly bizarre investigation, preserving Foul Play’s mix of polished comedy and genuine jeopardy.
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01 / THE STORY
Recent divorcée Gloria Mundy (Goldie Hawn) is a shy San Francisco librarian. While attending a party, she is encouraged by a friend to leave herself open to new experiences. On the way home, Gloria picks up an attractive man named Bob "Scotty" Scott (Bruce Solomon) when she encounters him and his disabled car on California State Route 1. She impulsively accepts Scotty's invitation to join him at the movies that evening, and before they part ways he asks her to take his pack of cigarettes in order to help him curb his smoking. Unbeknownst to her, Scotty has secreted a roll of film in the pack. That evening, a seriously wounded Scotty meets Gloria in the theater and warns her to "beware of the Dwarfism" before dying. When his body mysteriously disappears while Gloria seeks help from the theater manager, she is unable to convince anyone of what has transpired.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
Mr. Hennessey
Archbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother
Stanley Tibbets
Stella
Rupert Stiltskin
Delia Darrow / Gerda Casswell
Elsie
Gloria Mundy
