Henry Fool

Henry Fool

An honest man is always in trouble...

R 1998 · 137 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy, Drama

An egocentric bum transforms the lives of a shy New Jersey garbageman and his sister.

Directed by Hal Hartley · Written by Hal Hartley

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