Flashbacks of a Fool
An aging Hollywood star, Joe Scott, lives a life of narcissistic hedonism, observed by his laconic personal assistant, Ophelia. The death of his childhood best friend, Boots, takes our protagonist, and the movie, into an extended flashback to a sea-side town in 1970s Britain.
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About Flashbacks of a Fool
Flashbacks of a Fool is a 2008 English-language drama film directed by Baillie Walsh. The cast is led by Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Miriam Karlin. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Flashbacks of a Fool was produced by Left Turn Films, Ugly Duckling Films, and Miramax and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 5, 2008, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Baillie Walsh
- Writers
- Baillie Walsh
- Release date
- June 5, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Left Turn Films, Ugly Duckling Films, Miramax
Flashbacks of a Fool cast & crew
Flashbacks of a Fool was directed by Baillie Walsh and written by Baillie Walsh.
The cast features Daniel Craig as Joe Scott, Harry Eden as Young Joe Scott, Miriam Karlin as Mrs. Rogers, Jodhi May as Evelyn Adams, Helen McCrory as Peggy Tickell, and Olivia Williams as Grace Scott.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Hartley, cinematography is by John Mathieson, and it was produced by Steffen Aumueller and Brian Avery.
Is Flashbacks of a Fool worth watching?
Flashbacks of a Fool holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 149 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Flashbacks of a Fool is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Flashbacks of a Fool
Daniel Craig
Joe Scott
Harry Eden
Young Joe Scott
Miriam Karlin
Mrs. Rogers
Jodhi May
Evelyn Adams
Helen McCrory
Peggy Tickell
Olivia Williams
Grace Scott
Felicity Jones
Young Ruth Davies
Keeley Hawes
Jesse Scott
Sid Mitchell
Chillo
Alfie Allen
Kevin Hubble
Claire Forlani
Ruth Davies
Mark Strong
Manny Miesel
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▸What language is Flashbacks of a Fool in?
Flashbacks of a Fool is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Flashbacks of a Fool?
Flashbacks of a Fool runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Flashbacks of a Fool rated?
Flashbacks of a Fool is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 149 ratings.
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