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Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)

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Reviews Counted:44

Fresh:27

Rotten:17

Average Rating:6.5/10

Consensus: Despite Daniel Craig's earnest efforts, Flashbacks of a Fool suffers from an ambitious but underdeveloped script.

Rated: 15

Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:18-04-2008

Synopsis: Daniel Craig (CASINO ROYALE) plays a stagnating Hollywood actor, Joe Scott, who's awoken from his stupor when he receives word of his childhood friend's death. Scott is soon bombarbed with memories... Daniel Craig (CASINO ROYALE) plays a stagnating Hollywood actor, Joe Scott, who's awoken from his stupor when he receives word of his childhood friend's death. Scott is soon bombarbed with memories from his youth in England, and the summer that changed his life forever... Olivia Williams (THE SIXTH SENSE) and Claire Forlani (CSI: NY) co-star in this drama that was also produced by Craig. [More]

Starring: Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Olivia Williams, Mark Strong

Starring: Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Olivia Williams, Mark Strong, Helen McCrory, Claire Forlani, Eve, Jodhi May, Miriam Karlin, Felicity Jones, Keeley Hawes, Emilia Fox, James D'Arcy

Director: Baillie Walsh

Director: Baillie Walsh
Producer: Lene Bausager

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