Foul Play
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Release Year
1978
Runtime
116 min
Audience Score
6.3
Genres
Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Story Snapshot
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Why This Page Helps
Foul Play is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Who should watch Foul Play?
Foul Play is best for viewers who want comedy, mystery, thriller without having to browse blindly.
What tone does Foul Play have?
The tone is best described as dark, which is why this page links into more mood-based guides instead of leaving you with genre labels alone.
How complex is Foul Play?
Foul Play lands at high complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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