Foul Play_
"It's a highly dangerous comedy!!"
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Foul Play earned $45.0M worldwide on a $5.0M budget — a 800% return on investment.
Colin Higgins →
Year context
Foul Play was released 48 years ago in 1978.
CAST (20)
Goldie Hawn
Gloria Mundy
Chevy Chase
Tony Carlson
Burgess Meredith
Mr. Hennessey
Eugene Roche
Archbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother
Dudley Moore
Stanley Tibbets
Marilyn Sokol
Stella
Brian Dennehy
Fergie
Marc Lawrence
Rupert Stiltskin
Rachel Roberts
Delia Darrow / Gerda Casswell
Frances Bay
Mrs. Russel
Queenie Smith
Elsie
Billy Barty
J.J. MacKuen
Chuck McCann
Theatre Manager
Don Calfa
Scarface
Bruce Solomon
Scott
Cooper Huckabee
Sandy
Pat Ast
Mrs. Venus
Lou Cutell
House Manager
William Frankfather
Whitey Jackson
John Hancock
Coleman
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$5.0M
Budget
$45.0M
Revenue
+800%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (255 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$5,000,000
Box Office
$45,000,000
Profit
+$40,000,000
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Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Foul Play about?
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
How long is Foul Play?
Foul Play has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who directed Foul Play?
Foul Play was directed by Colin Higgins.
Who stars in Foul Play?
The cast of Foul Play includes Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Eugene Roche, Dudley Moore.
How much did Foul Play make at the box office?
Foul Play earned $45,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,000,000.
What is the rating of Foul Play?
Foul Play has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 255 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Mystery
Thriller
KEYWORDS (9)
detective
murder
conspiracy
church
catholic
albino
mysterious
suspenseful
hilarious