Fools of Fortune (1990)

A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army.

Director:

Pat O'Connor

Writers:

Michael Hirst, William Trevor (novel)

Stars:

Iain Glen, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Sean T. McClory

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Iain Glen	...	Willie Quinton
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio	...	Marianne
Sean T. McClory	...	Young Willie Quinton
Frankie McCafferty	...	Tim Paddy
Niamh Cusack	...	Josephine
Ronnie Masterson	...	Mrs. Flynn
Tom Hickey	...	Father Kilgarrif
Julie Christie	...	Mrs. Quinton
Amy-Joyce Hastings	...	Geraldine Quinton (as Amy Hastings)
Hazel Flanagan	...	Deirdre Quinton
Michael Kitchen	...	Mr. Quinton
Mick Lally	...	Mr. Derenzy
John Kavanagh	...	Johnny Lacy
P.G. Brady	...	Thin Man
Jimmy Keogh	...	O'Neill

Storyline

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 Fortune' 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.

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Plot Keywords:

republican | alcoholic | love | black and tans | ireland | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 June 1990 (UK)

Also Known As:

A sors fogságában

Filming Locations:

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Box Office

Budget:

£2,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Channel Four Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Quotes

Willie Quinton: It hasn't always been easy to be an Irishman in Ireland.

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Soundtracks

"Rambling Pitchfork"
(uncredited)
Traditional

User Reviews

great movie filled with so much emotion

this is one of the greatest movies of all time..with great acting from legends such as sean t mcclory and niam cusack what more would a movie goer want- i have great confidence in both men especially sean and believe he will become a superstar one day..i just hope sean does not forget his roots and doesn't go Hollywood on us country folks.. so basically. this is a must see..i am very excited to rent this movie again as i hear there is a surge in sales at LASER and other local video rentals. i hear rumors of a possible sequel, Sean t. playing himself and a srilankan by the name of Zara Sama playing the role of his mother and Jas Gill playing the role of the brother. hope you all go to watch it =)

sean t mcclorys number one fan....Ahmid Dre