Henry Fool (1997) Trailer

Henry Fool

Henry Fool is a 1997 American seriocomic film written, produced and directed by Hal Hartley, featuring Thomas Jay Ryan, James Urbaniak, and Parker Posey.

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Garbageman Simon Grim's life of routine drudgery is changed forever when the rogueish Henry Fool moves into his family's basement apartment. Henry fancies himself a gifted writer whose "Confessions" will set the literary world ablaze, and encourages the tongue-tied Simon to express himself through writing. An unlikely friendship develops between the two, and Simon undertakes his newfound purpose with vigor. But when his "poetry" becomes public, it evokes strong feelings in all quarters and becomes part of the public debate. As Simons work becomes ever more widely read, it propels him toward literary iconhood, threatening his relationship with his friend and mentor.