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.
1971 • 98 min • Comedy · Drama · Thriller
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 8- 67 Audience · 28 · 100%
Released from prison, Mattie and his friends face challenges trying to open a store with his life savings. A corrupt official and a greedy banker scheme to stop them, leading to a tense pursuit in 1930s West Virginia.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Some peril and chases
- Depictions of poverty
- Characters handle firearms
What it models well
- Persistence and determination
- Friendship and loyalty
- Justice and fairness
Talk about it after
- What makes someone a "good" or "bad" person?
- Why is it important to stand up for what is right?
- The challenges of starting over
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Top billed cast
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen • Crew: James Lee Barrett
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