Fools of Fortune
“Ireland, 1920's. A family drawn together by passion...torn apart by violence.”
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About
A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army.
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
Mick Lally
as Mr Derenzy
Ronnie Masterson
as Mrs Flynn
Sean McGinley
as Doyle
Neil Dudgeon
as Sergeant Rudkin
Niall Tóibín
as Lanigan
Jimmy Keogh
as O'Neill
Sighle Toibin
as Sweeney
Johnny Murphy
as Mr Sweeney
Pat Leavy
as Mrs Sweeney
Ian McElhinney
as Stranger
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Stream Fools of Fortune online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular romance and drama movie originally produced in English and released in 1990, it's earned a solid 6.5/10 from 4 viewers worldwide.
About Fools of Fortune
“Ireland, 1920's. A family drawn together by passion...torn apart by violence.”
A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army. Running 109 minutes.
Fools of Fortune Cast and Characters
The cast features Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (as Marianne), Iain Glen (as Willie Quinton), Julie Christie (as Mrs Quinton), Tom Hickey (as Father Kilgarrif), and Michael Kitchen (as Mr Quinton). Their performances are a major reason Fools of Fortune has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Fools of Fortune NowWhy People Are Watching Fools of Fortune
Fools of Fortune flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Fools of Fortune?
Fools of Fortune runs for 109 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is Fools of Fortune good? What's the rating?
Fools of Fortune holds a 6.5/10 rating based on 4 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Fools of Fortune?
The main cast includes Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Iain Glen, Julie Christie, and Tom Hickey, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Fools of Fortune available in English?
Yes — Fools of Fortune was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Fools of Fortune released?
Fools of Fortune was released in 1990.
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What is Fools of Fortune about?
Fools of Fortune is a Romance/Drama English-language film. A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army.
When was Fools of Fortune released?
Fools of Fortune was released on June 20, 1990. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. The film was produced by Working Title Films.
Who stars in Fools of Fortune?
Fools of Fortune stars Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Iain Glen, Julie Christie and Tom Hickey. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Fools of Fortune available in HD?
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