Flashbacks of a Fool
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.
Top Cast
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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
Emilia Fox
Sister Jean
Gina Athans
Apple
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baillie Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Baillie Walsh
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- Flashbacks of a Fool
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Left Turn Films, Ugly Duckling Films, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baillie Walsh
Baillie Walsh
Richard Hartley
John Mathieson
Struan Clay
Susanne Bohnet, Glenn M. Stewart, Steffen Aumueller, Marina Grasic, Lene Bausager
Department Leadership Roster
Struan Clay
Editor
Lene Bausager
Producer
Winnie Li
Producer
Genevieve Hofmeyr
Producer
Damon Bryant
Producer
Laurence Dorman
Production Design
Baillie Walsh
Director
Claus Clausen
Producer
John Mathieson
Director of Photography
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Baillie Walsh
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flashbacks of a Fool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flashbacks of a Fool about?
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.
Who directed Flashbacks of a Fool?
Flashbacks of a Fool was directed by Baillie Walsh.
Who stars in Flashbacks of a Fool?
The principal cast of Flashbacks of a Fool includes Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Miriam Karlin, Jodhi May, Helen McCrory.
When was Flashbacks of a Fool released and how long is it?
Flashbacks of a Fool was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Flashbacks of a Fool make at the box office?
Flashbacks of a Fool grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Flashbacks of a Fool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flashbacks of a Fool was composed by Richard Hartley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flashbacks of a Fool?
Flashbacks of a Fool holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).