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Dynamite Man from Glory Jail (1971)
"Fools' Parade" (original title)

GP  -  Comedy | Drama | Thriller  -  October 1971 (Austria)
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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 ... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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Mattie Appleyard
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'Doc' Council
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Cleo
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Lee Cottrill
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Johnny Jesus
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Roy K. Sizemore
Mike Kellin ...
Steve Mystic
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Chanty (as Kathy Cannon)
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Junior Kilfong
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Willis Hubbard
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Homer Grindstaff
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Enoch Purdy
James Lee Barrett ...
Sonny Boy
Kitty Jefferson Doepken ...
Clara
Dwight McConnell ...
Station Master
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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. Written by Greg Helton <ghelton@airmail.net>

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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.

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Comedy | Drama | Thriller

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October 1971 (Austria)  »

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Die Gnadenlosen  »

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The locomotive used in this movie is none other than Southern Railway 4501, she was also used in the movie October Sky and is owned by the Tennessee Valley Railroad. See more »

Goofs

During the closing credits, older, vintage cars can be seen crossing the railroad tracks and train. However, new vehicles can be seen crossing the second bridge in the distance. See more »

Quotes

Lee Cottrill: Mattie talked about dynamite all the time, but I never listened!
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References Ridin' for Justice (1932) See more »

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Sadly not on vhs/dvd in US!James Stewart/Kurt Russell Rules!!
5 September 2002 | by (USA) – See all my reviews

In this superb but little known 1971 film starring Jimmy Stewart,Kurt Russell playing ex-convicts trying to cash a check in a corrupt town that won't let them.Based on the book "Fools Parade" by Davis Grubb whose other book"Night of the Hunter" was also made into a movie 1955-starring Robert Mitchum,Shelley Winters and both movies filmed in West Virginia.Unfortunately like so many other great movies"Fools Parade"has never been released on vhs/dvd in the US which hopefully will change someday.


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