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Flashbacks of a Fool(2008)

1h 50mDramaEnglish
6.2/10
149 user ratings

Overview

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.

Director

Baillie Walsh

Studio

Left Turn Films

Revenue

$1M

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Cast

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

as Joe Scott

Harry Eden

Harry Eden

as Young Joe Scott

Miriam Karlin

Miriam Karlin

as Mrs. Rogers

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

as Evelyn Adams

Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory

as Peggy Tickell

Olivia Williams

Olivia Williams

as Grace Scott

Felicity Jones

Felicity Jones

as Young Ruth Davies

Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes

as Jesse Scott

Sid Mitchell

as Chillo

Alfie Allen

Alfie Allen

as Kevin Hubble

Claire Forlani

Claire Forlani

as Ruth Davies

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

as Manny Miesel

Where to Watch

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2008

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

English

Rating

6.2 / 10

Box Office

$1M

Production Companies

Left Turn Films • Ugly Duckling Films • Miramax

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Where can I watch Flashbacks of a Fool?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Flashbacks of a Fool (2008).

What is Flashbacks of a Fool about?

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.

Who directed Flashbacks of a Fool?

Flashbacks of a Fool was directed by Baillie Walsh and released in 2008. It is a drama film.

How long is Flashbacks of a Fool?

Flashbacks of a Fool has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

Who stars in Flashbacks of a Fool?

The cast of Flashbacks of a Fool includes 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 more.

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