Chain of Fools (2000): Cast
Chain of Fools is a 2000 crime comedy directed by Pontus Löwenhielm and Patrick von Krusenstjerna, starring Jeff Goldblum as Avnet, Elijah Wood and Tom Wilkinson. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Directors
- Pontus Löwenhielm and Patrick von Krusenstjerna
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bel Air Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chain of Fools About?
The premise of Chain of Fools without spoilers.
The case pits a detective against a robbery in which a cache of valuable coins disappears and ends up in the hands of a barber on the brink of suicide. Determined to recover the loot, he follows a trail of clues, confronting the barber’s desperate motives and untangling a scheme that questions who truly deserves the riches.
Chain of Fools Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- botched robbery
- robbery
- theft
- barber shop
- haircut
- newspaper
- news report
- white briefs
- smoking
- cigarette smoking
- smoking during sex
- coin
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- babysitting
- transvestite
- suicide
- problem child
- piggy bank
- nonlinear timeline
- kidnapping
- hospital
- boy scout
- botched crime
- sandwich
- pistol
- jumping into water
- hitman
- flower
- flashback
- female agent
- dog
- dog bite
- barbershop
Chain of Fools Cast & Characters
Jeff Goldblum leads the cast as Avnet, with Elijah Wood as Mikey and Tom Wilkinson as Bollingsworth. Directed by Pontus Löwenhielm and Patrick von Krusenstjerna; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Pontus Löwenhielm
- Co-director Patrick von Krusenstjerna
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Jeff Goldblum as Avnet -
Elijah Wood as Mikey -
Tom Wilkinson as Bollingsworth -
David Cross as Andy
Also Starring in Chain of Fools
· 23 more- Kevin Corrigan Paulie
- Steve Zahn Kresk
- John Cassini Henchman
- Craig Ferguson Melander Stevens
- Lara Flynn Boyle Karen
- David Hyde Pierce Mr. Kerner
- Orlando Jones Miss Cocoa
- Michael Kopsa Senator Dove
- Mike Dopud Dead Guy
- Peter Kelamis Reporter
- Michael Rapaport Hitman
- Salma Hayek Pinault Kolko
- Bill Dow Doctor
- David Alexander Patient
- Dmitry Chepovetsky Dr. Welby
- Jonathon Young Poet Reader
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- Simon Longmore Cop
- Robin Mossley Guard
- Guy Fauchon Waiter
- Myndy Crist Jeannie
- Devin Douglas Drewitz Scottie
- Ted Kozma Brian
- Danny Dworkis Snotty Man
Chain of Fools Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Chain of Fools.
Cars in Chain of Fools
4 cars on screen, including the 1975 Volvo 245 and the Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster.
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1975 Volvo 245 Main role -
Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Minor role -
1995 Jaguar Vanden Plas X300 Minor role -
1975 Lincoln Continental Minor role
Chain of Fools Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Shiny New Enemies” and “Недотепы”.
- Also known as
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- Shiny New Enemies
- Недотепы
- Verbrecher und andere Chaoten
- Недотёпы
- Řetěz bláznů
- שרשרת הטיפשים
- Roubos e Trapaças
- Kötöznivaló bolondok
- Çılgın Kovalamaca
- Отбор глупаци
- Enredos en cadena
- 체인 오브 풀스
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- Cadena de errores
- Нездари
- チェイン・オブ・フールズ
- 傻瓜连连看
- Gașca de nebuni
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Chain of Fools FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Chain of Fools, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chain of Fools?
Chain of Fools runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Chain of Fools released?
Chain of Fools was released on September 22, 2000.
Who directed Chain of Fools?
Chain of Fools was directed by Pontus Löwenhielm and Patrick von Krusenstjerna.
More films by Pontus Löwenhielm Who is in the cast of Chain of Fools?
Chain of Fools stars Jeff Goldblum as Avnet, Elijah Wood as Mikey and Tom Wilkinson as Bollingsworth, among 27 credited actors.
Does Chain of Fools have a post-credit scene?
No. Chain of Fools has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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