Foolin' Around

1980
PG
1h 51m

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A working-class boy falls for a girl from a wealthy family, and must compete for her with a rich boy who also wants her.A working-class boy falls for a girl from a wealthy family, and must compete for her with a rich boy who also wants her.A working-class boy falls for a girl from a wealthy family, and must compete for her with a rich boy who also wants her.

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6.0/10

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Trivia
Foolin' Around (1980) and Somewhere in Time (1980) were the first theatrical feature films of actor William H. Macy where he was billed in both as "W.H. Macy". Somewhere in Time (1980) released first stateside in early October 1980 prior to Foolin' Around (1980) premiering in the USA about a fortnight later mid October 1980.

Quotes
Daggett - a retired tycoon, Susan's grandfather: [Daggett to Wes] Your dog can be a friend, booze can be your friend, but if you have a girl for a friend you'll end up drunk kissing your dog.

Alternate versions
"Videotape versions of the film are ten minutes shorter" according to the American film guide publication 'Rating the Movies'.

Connections
Featured in Sneak Previews: A Small Circle of Friends, Where the Buffalo Roam, Nothing Personal, Foolin' Around, Ffolkes (1980)

Soundtracks
Foolin' Around
Music and lyrics by Jim Seals and Charles Bernstein
Performed by Seals and Crofts

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Featured review

8/10

What a crime!!

The fact that this little gem of a movie isn't on DVD in an age when every bad film ever made had met it's digital home is a crime against cinephiles everywhere. I loved this movie as a kid and still have it on VHS but it is very worn and needs to have a DVD upgrade very soon.

You have an all-star cast, a whip-smart script and one of the most underrated performances of Tony Randall's career. What more are you people waiting for.

If you get a chance and happen to come across a VHS copy at your local video store, do yourself a favor and pick it up. It is well worth your time, for Tony Randall if nothing else.