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Fools of Fortune is a 1990 Irish romantic drama film directed by Pat O'Connor and written by Michael Hirst based on the 1983 novel by Irish writer William Trevor. It depicts a Protestant family caught up in the conflict between the British Army and the IRA during the Irish War of Independence.
'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.
May 26, 2018 · ‘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.
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- Pat O'connor
- PG-13
- Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
The Sinn Fein rebellion destroys a family and divides two young lovers (Iain Glen, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) in Ireland after World War I.
- Drama
Fools of Fortune is an emotionally complex and beautifully crafted historical drama directed by Pat O'Connor. The movie, set in Ireland and spanning 60 years of history, delves into themes of love, loyalty, revenge, and the impact of war on individuals and families.
