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Nobody's Fool

The book Nobody's Fool was made into the movie Nobody's Fool.

Which one did you like better, the book or the movie?  There are 4 votes for the book, and 3 votes for the movie.

Book details for Nobody's Fool

Nobody's Fool was written by Richard Russo. The book was published in 1993 by VINTAGE (RAND). More information on the book is available on Amazon.com.

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Movie details for Nobody's Fool

The movie was released in 1994 and directed by Robert Benton, who also directed Billy Bathgate (1991) and The Human Stain (2003). Nobody's Fool was produced by Paramount. More information on the movie is available on Amazon.com and also IMDb.

Actors on this movie include Paul Newman, Jessica Tandy, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, Dylan Walsh, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Gene Saks, Josef Sommer, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Bosco, Catherine Dent, Alexander Goodwin, Carl J. Matusovich, Jay Patterson, Jerry Mayer, Angela Pietropinto, Alice Drummond, Margo Martindale, Angelica Torn and Richard Mawe.

 

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"Worn to perfection" is the tag line promoting this crafted character study. It describes Paul Newman, the resourceful 70-year-old lead actor, but not his character, Sully, a North Bath, New York, loner who totally emulates the negative definition of the ... Read More
"Worn to perfection" is the tag line promoting this crafted character study. It describes Paul Newman, the resourceful 70-year-old lead actor, but not his character, Sully, a North Bath, New York, loner who totally emulates the negative definition of the title. Newman gives a brilliant performance (Oscar-nominated and winner of two critics circle awards) relying on his well-honed subtleties. The dramatics are simple: the return of his son (Dylan Walsh) and grandson, offering a chance to reconcile; odd jobs for a construction company he's trying to sue for an injury; and a comedic grudge match against the owner (a reserved Bruce Willis). North Bath is the kind of place, wrapped in winter (beautifully shot by John Bailey), where enemies are friends, marriages are shaky, and Hawaii is only a state of mind. This "town drama" of a blue-collar America offers the patient filmgoer a rich and rewarding experience. Another small gem from writer-director Robert Benton (Places in the Heart). --Doug Thomas