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   Fools of Fortune
   (1990)

   Channel 4 Films & Working Title

   
   
   

   

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   SYNOPSIS

   This an intensely moving story of young love set in 1918 rural Ireland. We see how three generations of the same family are shattered by the Anglo-Irish conflict. 'Fools of Fortuneę takes place on the huge estate of the Quintons. Sheltered from the economic and political travails all around them, they are shocked into the real world when one of their workers is ritualistically murdered. Previously noncommittal, the family is thrust into the middle of the struggle. After a deadly confrontation in which most of his loved ones are killed, young Willie vows revenge and embarks on a journey of political intrigue, love and self exile.

   
   

   REVIEWS

   This is unquestionably OęConnoręs finest film to date. Julie Christie is superb as Mrs. Quinton, disintegrating from a serene and beautiful matriarch to a distracted alcoholic. Mastrantonio similarly shines in a selfless portrayal of an English girl who is forced to rely on the kindness of strangers. As Willie Iain Glen delivers the performance he has been promising for years, an innocent destroyed, he haunts the film like a damned soul, dredging his psyche for grace notes of despair. "Fools of Fortune” is a remarkable achievement not least for capturing the essence of William Trevoręs novel and illustrating how the apparently tranquil lives of good people are prey to acts of sudden, shuddering violence.

   The Evening Standard, Neil Norman

   "Fools of Fortune” is beautifully acted and well crafted. Iain Glen as Willie is deeply moving, humane and believable, all qualities that an allegory requires.

   The Sunday Mirror

   Compelling with a moving story and powerful performances.

   Harpers and Queen

   
   
   

   AWARDS

   1991 Evening Standard British Film Awards

   1. Won Best Actor - Iain Glen

3. Credits

   Iain Glen
   Willie Quinton

   Julie Christie
   Mrs. Quinton

   Michael Kitchen
   Mr. Quinton

   Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
   Marianne

   Rosaleen Linehan
   Aunt Fitzeustace

   Anita Reeves
   Aunt Pansy

   John Kavanagh
   Johnny Lacy

   Sean McGinley
   Doyle

   Sighle Toibin
   Sweeney

   Neil Dudgeon
   Sergeant Rudkin

   Sean T. McClory
   Young Willie

   Frankie McCafferty
   Tim Paddy

   Niamh Cusack
   Josephine

   Ronnie Masterson
   Mrs. Flynn

   Tom Hickey
   Father Kilgarrif

   Hazel Flanagan
   Geraldine

   Amy Hastings
   Deirdre

   Mick Lally
   Mr. Derenzy

   Jimmy Keogh
   O'Neill

   Niall Toibin
   Lanigan

   Eileen Colgan
   Mrs. Woodcombe

   Johnny Murphy
   Mr. Sweeney

   Pat Leavy
   Mrs. Sweeney

   Catherine McFadden
   Imelda

   Catherine Byrne
   Sister Rowan

   Joanne Foley
   Teresa Shea

   Director
   Pat O'Connor

   Writers
   Michael Hirst
   William Trevor

   Producer
   Sarah Radclyffe

   Cinematographer
   Jerzy Zielinski

   
   
   

   Iain Glen delivers the performance he has been promising for years, an innocent destroyed, he haunts the film like a damned soul, dredging his psyche for grace notes of despair.

   

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