Foul Play
Foul Play

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Foul Play

1977
Movie
104 min
Spanish

A workshop employee decides to take advantage of a long weekend to go to Torremolinos to have fun and chat up foreign tourists.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users77%
Director: Colin HigginsGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A lonely San Francisco librarian, Gloria Mundy, receives a mysterious package containing a deadly secret, inadvertently drawing her into a dangerous web of espionage and murder. She teams up with an inept private investigator, Tony Carlson, who is investigating the death of his partner, and together they find themselves pursued by a shadowy organization intent on retrieving the package and silencing them. Their investigation leads them through a series of comedic misadventures and close calls as they try to expose the conspiracy before they become its next victims.

Critical Reception

Foul Play was a commercial success and generally well-received by critics, who praised its blend of suspense, comedy, and romance. The film was noted for its witty script, the chemistry between its leads, and its clever use of San Francisco landmarks.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and suspenseful comedy-thriller with strong lead performances.

  • Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase provide excellent comedic chemistry.

  • The plot skillfully balances humor with genuine moments of suspense.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's humor, romantic elements, and the chemistry between Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase. Many found it an entertaining and engaging mystery-comedy.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Goldie Hawn was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song for 'Ready to Take a Chance'.

Fun Fact

The iconic scene where Goldie Hawn tries to warn Chevy Chase about the impending danger at the Opera House was filmed during an actual performance of 'The Barber of Seville'.

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