

Flashbacks of a Fool
2008-06-05 · 110 min · ★ 6.2
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Baillie Walsh
- Production companies
- Left Turn Films, Ugly Duckling Films, Miramax
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 1,107,542
Top Cast
Daniel CraigJoe Scott
Harry EdenYoung Joe Scott
Miriam KarlinMrs. Rogers
Jodhi MayEvelyn Adams
Helen McCroryPeggy Tickell
Olivia WilliamsGrace Scott
Felicity JonesYoung Ruth Davies
Keeley HawesJesse Scott
Alfie AllenKevin Hubble
Claire ForlaniRuth Davies
Mark StrongManny Miesel
James D'ArcyJack Adams
Max DeaconBoots
Angie RuizPriscilla
Emilia FoxSister Jean
Gina AthansApple
Julie OrdonCarrie Ann
EveOphelia FranklinTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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