Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: June 5, 2008
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Baillie Walsh (Screenplay)
Music: Richard Hartley
Cinematography: John Mathieson
Editing: Struan Clay
Production: Left Turn Films, Ugly Duckling Films, Miramax
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt, Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
funeral, past, hedonism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Flashbacks of a Fool?
- Flashbacks of a Fool stars Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Miriam Karlin, Jodhi May, Helen McCrory, Olivia Williams.
- How long is Flashbacks of a Fool?
- Flashbacks of a Fool has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Flashbacks of a Fool?
- Flashbacks of a Fool is a Drama film.
- How much did Flashbacks of a Fool gross?
- Flashbacks of a Fool grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Flashbacks of a Fool produced?
- Flashbacks of a Fool was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Flashbacks of a Fool?
- The themes of Flashbacks of a Fool include: Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt, Reflections on Life and Death.