Henry Fool
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- Drama
An egocentric bum transforms the lives of a shy New Jersey garbageman and his sister.
Henry Fool is a 1998 comedy-drama about an eccentric drifter who unexpectedly transforms the lives of a quiet New Jersey garbageman and his sister. Directed by Hal Hartley, this indie cult classic explores ambition, art, and personal reinvention through sharp dialogue and offbeat humor.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Thomas Jay RyanHenry Fool
James UrbaniakSimon Grim
Parker PoseyFay Grim- Maria PorterMary
James SaitoMr. Deng
Kevin CorriganWarren
Liam AikenNed
Miho NikaidoGnoc Deng
Gene RuffiniOfficer Buñuel
Nicholas HopeFather Hawkes
Diana RuppeAmy
Veanne CoxLaura- Jan Leslie HardingVicky
- Chaylee WorrallPearl (age 7)
Christy Carlson RomanoPearl (age 14)
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When was Henry Fool released?
Henry Fool premiered on June 19, 1998.
What is Henry Fool about?
The film follows a self-absorbed drifter named Henry who befriends a meek garbage collector, spurring unexpected transformations in both the man's life and his sister's. It's a character-driven story about ambition, writing, and the power of unconventional friendship.
Who directed Henry Fool?
Henry Fool was directed by Hal Hartley, known for his distinctive indie filmmaking style and witty, dialogue-heavy narratives.
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