This week, we're diving into the comedy-thriller Foul Play (1978), where Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase team up in a tale filled with suspense, humor, and unexpected twists. Directed by Colin Higgins, this film blends Hitchcockian thrills with romantic comedy. But does this genre mash-up captivate, or is it a relic of its time?
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Release Details:
• Title: Foul Play
• Year: 1978
• Director: Colin Higgins
• Writer: Colin Higgins
• Top Billed Stars: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Dudley Moore, Brian Dennehy
• Running Time: 116 minutes
• Country: United States
• Release Date: July 14, 1978
In Foul Play, shy San Francisco librarian Gloria Mundy (Goldie Hawn) becomes inadvertently entangled in a dangerous conspiracy after picking up a hitchhiker named Scotty. Scotty hides a roll of film in a pack of cigarettes and gives it to Gloria for safekeeping. Later, he meets her at a theater, where he is fatally wounded and warns her to "beware of the dwarf" before dying. Gloria soon finds herself pursued by various sinister characters, including an albino named Whitey Jackson and a man with a scar, all seeking the hidden film. As the threats escalate, she teams up with bumbling yet charming police detective Tony Carlson (Chevy Chase) to unravel the mystery, which involves a plot to assassinate the Pope during his visit to San Francisco. The duo navigates a series of comedic and suspenseful situations, leading to a climactic showdown at the opera house.
• Directorial Debut: Foul Play marked the directorial debut of Colin Higgins, who also wrote the screenplay.
• Genre Blend: The film is noted for its unique blend of romantic comedy and thriller elements, paying homage to Alfred Hitchcock's suspense classics while infusing humor and romance.
• Soundtrack: The film features the Academy Award-nominated song "Ready to Take a Chance Again" by Barry Manilow, which became a hit single
• Critical Reception: The film received seven Golden Globe nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and acting nods for Hawn, Chase, and Moore.
Other Projects (Writer/Director/Main Leads):
• Colin Higgins: Known for writing Harold and Maude (1971) and directing 9 to 5 (1980).
• Goldie Hawn: Starred in Private Benjamin (1980) and Overboard (1987).
• Chevy Chase: Known for National Lampoon's Vacation series and Caddyshack (1980).
• Burgess Meredith: Famous for Rocky series and Grumpy Old Men (1993).
• Dudley Moore: Starred in Arthur (1981) and 10 (1979).
• Brian Dennehy: Known for First Blood (1982) and Cocoon (1985).
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