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Feature film — 2008

Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)

6.21h 50mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 156 votes.

Left Turn Films / Ugly Duckling Films / Miramax

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Director: Baillie Walsh

On screen

Cast & crew

Daniel Craig as Joe Scott

Daniel Craig

Joe Scott

Harry Eden as Young Joe Scott

Harry Eden

Young Joe Scott

Miriam Karlin as Mrs. Rogers

Miriam Karlin

Mrs. Rogers

Jodhi May as Evelyn Adams

Jodhi May

Evelyn Adams

Helen McCrory as Peggy Tickell

Helen McCrory

Peggy Tickell

Olivia Williams as Grace Scott

Olivia Williams

Grace Scott

Felicity Jones as Young Ruth Davies

Felicity Jones

Young Ruth Davies

Keeley Hawes as Jesse Scott

Keeley Hawes

Jesse Scott

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Sid Mitchell

Chillo

Alfie Allen as Kevin Hubble

Alfie Allen

Kevin Hubble

Claire Forlani as Ruth Davies

Claire Forlani

Ruth Davies

Mark Strong as Manny Miesel

Mark Strong

Manny Miesel

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