Henry Fool(1998)
An honest man is always in trouble...
Henry Fool Synopsis
An egocentric bum transforms the lives of a shy New Jersey garbageman and his sister.
Henry Fool (1998) is a comedy and drama film directed by Hal Hartley, released on June 19, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Thomas Jay Ryan, James Urbaniak, Parker Posey and Maria Porter. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 112 ratings.
- Director:
- Hal Hartley
- Writers:
- Hal Hartley
- Producers:
- Hal Hartley
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Spiller
- Production:
- True Fiction Pictures, The Shooting Gallery
- Budget:
- $900,000
- Revenue:
- $1,334,786
- Status:
- Released
Henry Fool (1998) Trailer
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Henry Fool Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thomas Jay Ryan
as Henry Fool
James Urbaniak
as Simon Grim
Parker Posey
as Fay Grim
- Maria Porter
Maria Porter
as Mary
James Saito
as Mr. Deng
Kevin Corrigan
as Warren
Liam Aiken
as Ned
Miho Nikaido
as Gnoc Deng
Gene Ruffini
as Officer Buñuel
Nicholas Hope
as Father Hawkes
Diana Ruppe
as Amy
Veanne Cox
as Laura
Key crew
Directed by Hal Hartley, written by Hal Hartley, produced by Hal Hartley.
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Henry Fool Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 112 ratings.
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Henry Fool – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Henry Fool online?
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Who stars in Henry Fool?
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The main cast of Henry Fool (1998) includes Thomas Jay Ryan, James Urbaniak, Parker Posey, Maria Porter and James Saito. The film was directed by Hal Hartley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Henry Fool released?
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Henry Fool was released on June 19, 1998 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is Henry Fool worth watching?
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Henry Fool (1998) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 112 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Henry Fool?
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