Flashbacks of a Fool

16
1h 50m
2008
6.19 /10 (137)

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.

Country : United Kingdom
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2008-06-05

Top Billed 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

Claire Forlani

Ruth Davies

Mark Strong

Manny Miesel

James D'Arcy

Jack Adams

Annabel Linder

Dawn

Max Deacon

Boots

Angie Ruiz

Priscilla

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