Movie: The Fool on the Pill

Top 6 Billed Cast

William Ruane
William Ruane

The Fool

Joseph Ruane
Joseph Ruane

The Wizard

Declan Dowd
Declan Dowd

The Interviewer

Joanne Smith
Joanne Smith

The Fools Mum

Kay Rogerson
Kay Rogerson

Elderly Lady

Jaden Pick
Jaden Pick

Sargent Angle

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    In a village, an unlucky fool has a bad morning when he’s forced to walk to town for his job interview. ​ Along the way he meets a man who claims he is a wizard and can tell The Fool is unlucky, he offers him a lucky pill that will change his life temporarily. ​ The Fool doesn't actually believe the pill will work but when he takes it and gets the job against all odds, The Fool is hooked.

  • Release Date

    2024-02-14

  • Average

    10

  • Rating:

    5.0 starts
  • Tagline

    Dont Drink Too Much Water

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  • Languages:

    English
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