Movie

Flashbacks of a Fool

★ 6.2(152)20081h 50m

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Director: Baillie Walsh
Release date: 2008-06-05
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Box office: $1,107,542
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Left Turn Films

About Flashbacks of a Fool

Flashbacks of a Fool is a 2008 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Baillie Walsh, starring Daniel Craig, Harry Eden and Miriam Karlin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 152 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Flashbacks of a Fool in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

funeralpasthedonism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Flashbacks of a Fool in South Africa?+

Flashbacks of a Fool is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Flashbacks of a Fool on Netflix?+

Flashbacks of a Fool is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Flashbacks of a Fool?+

Flashbacks of a Fool has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Flashbacks of a Fool?+

Flashbacks of a Fool stars Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Miriam Karlin, Jodhi May and Helen McCrory.

When did Flashbacks of a Fool come out?+

Flashbacks of a Fool is a 2008 movie directed by Baillie Walsh.

What genre is Flashbacks of a Fool?+

Flashbacks of a Fool is Drama film.

Who directed Flashbacks of a Fool?+

Flashbacks of a Fool was directed by Baillie Walsh.