Fools of Fortune
"Ireland, 1920's. A family drawn together by passion...torn apart by violence."
Originally released in 1990. Fools of Fortune is a romance/drama film. directed by Pat O'Connor.
Starring Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Iain Glen, and Julie Christie
Synopsis
A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 20, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
as Marianne
Iain Glen
as Willie Quinton
Julie Christie
as Mrs Quinton
Tom Hickey
as Father Kilgarrif
Michael Kitchen
as Mr Quinton
Niamh Cusack
as Josephine
Frankie McCafferty
as Tim Paddy
Amy-Joyce Hastings
as Geraldine Quinton
John Kavanagh
as Johnny Lacy
Hazel Flanagan
as Deirdre Quinton
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Working Title Films
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Fools of Fortune?
Fools of Fortune has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Fools of Fortune released?
Fools of Fortune was released on June 20, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fools of Fortune?
The main cast of Fools of Fortune includes Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Iain Glen, Julie Christie, Tom Hickey, Michael Kitchen.