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Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)
Director: Baillie Walsh
Cast: Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Miriam Karlin, Jodhi May
Runtime110 min
RatingR
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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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Fans of complex character studies and nonlinear narratives will appreciate the intricate flashbacks and Daniel Craig's powerful performance in the 2008 drama Flashbacks of a Fool, directed by Baillie Walsh. The film's inventive structure and focus on examining the life of an aging Hollywood actor provide a thoughtful, melancholic exploration of regret and self-reflection.
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Flashbacks of a Fool is a 2008 British drama film about a Hollywood actor who, following the death of his childhood best friend, reflects upon his life and what might have been, had he stayed in England. The film was directed by Baillie Walsh, and stars Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Claire Forlani, Felicity Jones, Emilia Fox, Eve, Jodhi May, Helen McCrory and Miriam Karlin.
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