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Henry Fool (1997) | Criteria

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Henry Fool

English • 1997 • 2h 17m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

An egocentric bum transforms the lives of a shy New Jersey garbageman and his sister.

Included in
Starring Parker Posey
Position 5
Included in
Hal Hartley: A Retrospective
Position 7
Included in
September 2023
Position 48

Credits

Crew

DirectorHal Hartley

WriterHal Hartley

CinematographerMichael Spiller

ComposerHal Hartley

EditorSteve Hamilton

ProducerHal Hartley

Cast

Thomas Jay Ryanas Henry Fool

James Urbaniakas Simon Grim

Parker Poseyas Fay Grim

as Mary

James Saitoas Mr. Deng

Kevin Corriganas Warren

Liam Aikenas Ned

Miho Nikaidoas Gnoc Deng

Gene Ruffinias Officer Buñuel

Nicholas Hopeas Father Hawkes

Diana Ruppeas Amy

Veanne Coxas Laura

Jan Leslie Hardingas Vicky

Chaylee Worrallas Pearl (age 7)

Christy Carlson Romanoas Pearl (age 14)

Chuck Montgomeryas Angus James

Melanie Veseyas Go-Go Dancer #1

Denise Morganas Go-Go Dancer #2

Jill Morleyas Afternoon Table Dancer

Paul Boocockas Steve