Foolin’ Around movie storyline. College student Wes (Gary Busey) who comes from Oklahoma to a university in Minnesota, signs up to participate in a psychological experiment where he meets Susan (Annette O’Toole). The two are instantly attracted to each other.
Besides the problem of their differing socio-economic backgrounds, Susan is also engaged. However, Susan’s grandfather recognizes her fiance’s opportunism and when he sides with Wes, their relationship is given more of a chance, in spite of the concern Susan’s mother has about social status.
Susan’s fiancee is Whitley (John Calvin). As events unfold, her grandfather (Eddie Albert) places his millions on Wes’ side of the table since Whitley’s opportunistic streak is as apparent as the white stripe on a skunk. Maybe the lovers have a chance after all, even if Susan’s mother (Cloris Leachman) is hung up on social status.
Foolin’ Around is a 1980 film directed by Richard T. Heffron and starring Gary Busey and Annette O’Toole. The film was shot on location in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The theme music was performed by Seals and Crofts.
Foolin’ Around (1980)
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Gary Busey, Annette O’Toole, John Calvin, Eddie Albert, Cloris Leachman, Tony Randall, Michael Talbott, Shirley Kane
Screenplay by: Michael Kane, David Swift
Cinematography by: Philip H. Lathrop
Film Editing by: Peter Zinner
Costume Design by: Joe I. Tompkins
Music by: Charles Bernstein
Distributed by: Columbia Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Release Date: October 17, 1980
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