Fools of Fortune 1990
“Ireland, 1920's. A family drawn together by passion...torn apart by violence.”
What is Fools of Fortune?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Fools of Fortune" (1990).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 20, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- Working Title, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Film4 Productions
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 4 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~109 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Working Title, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Film4 Productions
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Fools of Fortune" (1990).
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No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Fools of Fortune
Year: 1990
Genre: Irish romantic drama / Romance and Drama
Director: Pat O'Connor
Writer: Michael Hirst
Based on: 1983 novel by Irish writer William Trevor
Setting: Ireland, 1920s
Plot: A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army. A family drawn together by passion and torn apart by violence.
Cast: Iain Glen, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Sean T. McClory, Frankie McCafferty
Rating: PG-13
Release Date (US): 09/14/1990
Runtime: 1h 49m
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Fools of Fortune is a 1
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of romance and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Fools of Fortune worth watching?
Fools of Fortune holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Fools of Fortune and when was it released?
Fools of Fortune is a feature film with a runtime of 109 minutes. It was released in 1990. Release status: Released.
Who directed Fools of Fortune?
Fools of Fortune was directed by Pat O'Connor.
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