After the Civil War, a southern boy, aged 12, runs away from his foster home, wanders the countryside, and meets various odd characters along the way, including Milo, a mysterious drifter who may or may not be the vengeful "Fool Killer" of folklore.

"All the secret joys, the sudden terrors of being young and free and far from home"

Credits

Servando GonzálezDirector

Anthony PerkinsMilo Bogardus

Edward AlbertGeorge Mellish

Dana ElcarMr. Dodd

Henry HullDirty Jim Jelliman