Fools of Fortune
“Ireland, 1920's. A family drawn together by passion...torn apart by violence.”
Synopsis
A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-30
Top Cast
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Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Marianne
Iain Glen
Willie Quinton
Julie Christie
Mrs Quinton
Tom Hickey
Father Kilgarrif
Michael Kitchen
Mr Quinton
Niamh Cusack
Josephine
Frankie McCafferty
Tim Paddy
Amy-Joyce Hastings
Geraldine Quinton
John Kavanagh
Johnny Lacy
Hazel Flanagan
Deirdre Quinton
Mick Lally
Mr Derenzy
Ronnie Masterson
Mrs Flynn
Sean McGinley
Doyle
Neil Dudgeon
Sergeant Rudkin
Niall Tóibín
Lanigan
Jimmy Keogh
O'Neill
Sighle Toibin
Sweeney
Johnny Murphy
Mr Sweeney
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hirst, William Trevor
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Fools of Fortune
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Working Title, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat O'Connor
Michael Hirst, William Trevor
Hans Zimmer
Jerzy Zieliński
Michael Bradsell
Sarah Radclyffe
Department Leadership Roster
Pat O'Connor
Director
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Jerzy Zieliński
Director of Photography
Michael Hirst
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fools of Fortune
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What is Fools of Fortune about?
A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army.
Who directed Fools of Fortune?
Fools of Fortune was directed by Pat O'Connor.
Who stars in Fools of Fortune?
The principal cast of Fools of Fortune includes Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Iain Glen, Julie Christie, Tom Hickey, Michael Kitchen.
When was Fools of Fortune released and how long is it?
Fools of Fortune was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Fools of Fortune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fools of Fortune was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Is Fools of Fortune based on a book or true story?
Fools of Fortune is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Trevor".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fools of Fortune?
Fools of Fortune holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).