Fools of Fortune Movie Review 1990

Adaptation of William Trevor's novel depicting Willie Clinton's childhood and adult experiences of family dramatics played against the backdrop of post-WWI Ireland. During the Irish war for independence, a family is attacked by British soldiers, creating emotional havoc for the survivors. Though well-acted and poignant, it's a rather disjointed and straying shamrock opera.

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Available on VHS
Running time 104 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Ireland, Postwar

Screenplay

Michael Hirst

Cast

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Iain Glen, Julie Christie, Michael Kitchen, Sean McClory, Frankie McCafferty

Director

Pat O'Connor

Music

Hans Zimmer

Producer

Polygram, Working Title Productions, Film Four International