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Foolish Heart (1998): Cast

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Foolish Heart is a 1998 drama directed by Héctor Babenco, starring Miguel Ángel Solá as Juan (adult), Maria Luísa Mendonça and Daniel Fanego. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.

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Foolish Heart (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Director
Héctor Babenco
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Foolish Heart About?

The premise of Foolish Heart without spoilers.

Seventeen‑year‑old Juan lives with his parents and hangs out with avant‑garde intellectuals who aim to photograph the human soul. He becomes infatuated with Ana, the financier’s girlfriend with a troubled past. While door‑to‑door selling, a German photographer gives him a viewfinder, an event that redirects his ambition to a Hollywood directing career.

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Cast & crew

Foolish Heart Cast & Characters

Miguel Ángel Solá leads the cast as Juan (adult), with Maria Luísa Mendonça as Ana and Daniel Fanego as Godoy. Directed by Héctor Babenco; 15 actors are credited in all.

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More from Héctor Babenco

More films directed by Héctor Babenco: My Hindu Friend, At Play in the Fields of the Lord, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Pixote.

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Foolish Heart FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Foolish Heart, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Foolish Heart?

Foolish Heart runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was Foolish Heart released?

Foolish Heart was released on June 2, 1998.

Who directed Foolish Heart?

Foolish Heart was directed by Héctor Babenco.

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Who is in the cast of Foolish Heart?

Foolish Heart stars Miguel Ángel Solá as Juan (adult), Maria Luísa Mendonça as Ana and Daniel Fanego as Godoy, among 15 credited actors.

Does Foolish Heart have a post-credit scene?

No. Foolish Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Foolish Heart in?

The original language of Foolish Heart is Spanish.

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