The Fool(1990)
The Fool Synopsis
A costume drama / satire about financial skull-duggery, and confidence tricksters in both the upper and lower classes in Victorian London. A working class man impersonates a lord who is supposedly very rich and a financial wizard. As such he is invited to all the best peoples' parties.
The Fool (1990) is a drama film directed by Christine Edzard, released on December 7, 1990 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Derek Jacobi, Paul Brooke, Julian Firth and John Tams. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Christine Edzard
- Writers:
- Christine Edzard, Olivier Stockman, Henry Mayhew
- Producers:
- Richard Goodwin, Christine Edzard
- Cinematographer:
- Robin Vidgeon
- Composer:
- Michel Sanvoisin
- Production:
- Sands Films, British Screen, Film4 Productions
- Budget:
- $7,600,000
- Revenue:
- $79,139
- Status:
- Released
The Fool Cast & Crew
Main cast
Derek Jacobi
as Mr. Frederick / Sir John
Paul Brooke
as Lord Paramount
Julian Firth
John Tams
- Ian Targett
Ian Targett
- Paddy Ward
Paddy Ward
- Jo Warne
Jo Warne
- Chris Whittingham
Chris Whittingham
- Rory Murray
Rory Murray
as Henry Ottaway
Corin Redgrave
as Sir Thomas Neathouse
- Sally Ashby
Sally Ashby
Brenda Bruce
Key crew
Directed by Christine Edzard, written by Christine Edzard, Olivier Stockman and Henry Mayhew, produced by Richard Goodwin and Christine Edzard.
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The Fool Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Fool – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fool online?
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The Fool (1990) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Fool?
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The main cast of The Fool (1990) includes Derek Jacobi, Paul Brooke, Julian Firth, John Tams and Ian Targett. The film was directed by Christine Edzard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fool released?
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The Fool was released on December 7, 1990 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is The Fool worth watching?
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The Fool (1990) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.