Flashbacks of a Fool(2008)
Flashbacks of a Fool Synopsis
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.
Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) is a drama film directed by Baillie Walsh, released on June 5, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Miriam Karlin and Jodhi May. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 155 ratings.
- Director:
- Baillie Walsh
- Writers:
- Baillie Walsh
- Producers:
- Damon Bryant, Lene Bausager, Winnie Li
- Cinematographer:
- John Mathieson
- Composer:
- Richard Hartley
- Production:
- Left Turn Films, Ugly Duckling Films, Miramax
- Revenue:
- $1,107,542
- Status:
- Released
Flashbacks of a Fool Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Olivia Williams
as Grace Scott
Felicity Jones
as Young Ruth Davies
Keeley Hawes
as Jesse Scott
- Sid Mitchell
Sid Mitchell
as Chillo
Alfie Allen
as Kevin Hubble
Claire Forlani
as Ruth Davies
Mark Strong
as Manny Miesel
Key crew
Directed by Baillie Walsh, written by Baillie Walsh, produced by Damon Bryant, Lene Bausager and Winnie Li.
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Flashbacks of a Fool Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 155 ratings.
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Flashbacks of a Fool – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Flashbacks of a Fool?
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The main cast of Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) includes Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Miriam Karlin, Jodhi May and Helen McCrory. The film was directed by Baillie Walsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flashbacks of a Fool released?
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Flashbacks of a Fool was released on June 5, 2008 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Flashbacks of a Fool worth watching?
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Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 155 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.