Flashbacks of a Fool
135 reviews
Drama
1h 50m
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,...
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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.
- DirectorBaillie Walsh
- Release5 June 2008
- GenreDrama
- Duration1h 50m
- Budget?
- Revenue$1,107,542
- Rate135 reviews
- Productions
Left Turn Films, Ugly Duckling Films, Miramax
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

Alfie Allen
Kevin Hubble

Claire Forlani
Ruth Davies

Mark Strong
Manny Miesel

James D'Arcy
Jack Adams

Max Deacon
Boots

Angie Ruiz
Priscilla

Emilia Fox
Sister Jean

Gina Athans
Apple

Julie Ordon
Carrie Ann

Eve
Ophelia Franklin

Darron Meyer
Valet

Pope Jerrod
Waiter

Sue Dall
Maitre D
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