Farewell to Harry
Encyclopedia
Farewell to Harry is a 2002
small town drama about a writer (Joe Flanigan
) who forms an unexpected friendship with a local legend (William Hall, Jr.
)
Tagline: A writer finds his story in a friend's final chapter.
) is a writer who returns to his Pacific Northwest hometown to write a novel. While in town, he meets Harry (William Hall, Jr.
),who, according to legend, is dead. As their friendship grows, Nick learns that Harry owns a run-down hat factory, where he spends his days drinking whiskey. When Nick becomes a projectionist at a local theatre, he decides that he is going to help Harry save himself before it is too late.
While this is happening Nick meets Harry's old girlfriend, Louie Sinclair (Lysette Anthony
)
They decide to try to renovate the factory, and to try to save Harry. When it seems that all will fail, they stumble upon a hidden cellar filled with vintage hats, which allows their dreams to be fulfilled.
Houston International Film Festival
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Independent Spirit Awards
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First Glance Philadelphia Film Festival
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Seattle International Film Festival
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Phoenix International Film Festival
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Spokane International Film Festival:
2002 in film
The year 2002 in film involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of...
small town drama about a writer (Joe Flanigan
Joe Flanigan
Joe Flanigan is an American television actor best known for his portrayal of the character Major/Lt. Colonel John Sheppard in Stargate Atlantis.-Early life:Flanigan was born Joseph Dunnigan III in Los Angeles, California...
) who forms an unexpected friendship with a local legend (William Hall, Jr.
William Hall, Jr.
William Hall, Jr. is a film and stage actor who has been involved in acting since the early 1970s.-Film/television/commercials:* Farewell to Harry* Darkdrive* Driving Miss Daisy* Rape of Richard Beck...
)
Tagline: A writer finds his story in a friend's final chapter.
Plot summary
Nick Sennet (Joe FlaniganJoe Flanigan
Joe Flanigan is an American television actor best known for his portrayal of the character Major/Lt. Colonel John Sheppard in Stargate Atlantis.-Early life:Flanigan was born Joseph Dunnigan III in Los Angeles, California...
) is a writer who returns to his Pacific Northwest hometown to write a novel. While in town, he meets Harry (William Hall, Jr.
William Hall, Jr.
William Hall, Jr. is a film and stage actor who has been involved in acting since the early 1970s.-Film/television/commercials:* Farewell to Harry* Darkdrive* Driving Miss Daisy* Rape of Richard Beck...
),who, according to legend, is dead. As their friendship grows, Nick learns that Harry owns a run-down hat factory, where he spends his days drinking whiskey. When Nick becomes a projectionist at a local theatre, he decides that he is going to help Harry save himself before it is too late.
While this is happening Nick meets Harry's old girlfriend, Louie Sinclair (Lysette Anthony
Lysette Anthony
Lysette Anthony is an English film, television, and theatre actress.-Early life:Anthony was born Lysette Chodzko in Fulham, London, the only daughter of actors Michael Anthony, and Bernadette Milnes....
)
They decide to try to renovate the factory, and to try to save Harry. When it seems that all will fail, they stumble upon a hidden cellar filled with vintage hats, which allows their dreams to be fulfilled.
Awards
Farewell to Harry won the following awards:Houston International Film Festival
WorldFest
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival is an annual film festival, dedicated to various types of independent films, held in Houston, Texas.-History:...
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- Silver Remy Award, Best First Feature Film
Independent Spirit Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
The Independent Spirit Awards , founded in 1984, are awards dedicated to independent filmmakers. Winners were typically presented with acrylic glass pyramids containing suspended shoestrings representing the paltry budgets of independent films. In 1986, the event was renamed the Independent Spirit...
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- Semi-Finalist – Someone to Watch
First Glance Philadelphia Film Festival
Philadelphia Film Festival
The Philadelphia Film Festival is held annually in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Until 2009 it was generally held during the first weeks of April....
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- Runner-Up, Best Feature
Seattle International Film Festival
Seattle International Film Festival
The Seattle International Film Festival , held annually in Seattle, Washington since 1976, is among the top film festivals in North America. Audiences have grown steadily; the 2006 festival had 160,000 attendees...
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- Special Jury Award – Shooting in Seattle – Best Film
Phoenix International Film Festival
Phoenix Film Festival
Phoenix Film Festival is a festival that celebrates feature films and their creators. The celebration takes place annually in the city of Phoenix, Arizona...
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- Official Selection
Spokane International Film Festival:
- Official Selection
Cast
- Joe FlaniganJoe FlaniganJoe Flanigan is an American television actor best known for his portrayal of the character Major/Lt. Colonel John Sheppard in Stargate Atlantis.-Early life:Flanigan was born Joseph Dunnigan III in Los Angeles, California...
.... Nick Sennet - Brent David FraserBrent David FraserBrent David Fraser is an American actor and musician. He was born in Bremerton, Washington.-Film:*The Chocolate War .... Emile Janza*Book of Love .... Meatball...
.... Mickey - William Hall, Jr.William Hall, Jr.William Hall, Jr. is a film and stage actor who has been involved in acting since the early 1970s.-Film/television/commercials:* Farewell to Harry* Darkdrive* Driving Miss Daisy* Rape of Richard Beck...
.... Harry - Lysette AnthonyLysette AnthonyLysette Anthony is an English film, television, and theatre actress.-Early life:Anthony was born Lysette Chodzko in Fulham, London, the only daughter of actors Michael Anthony, and Bernadette Milnes....
.... Louie Sinclair - Carl BallantineCarl BallantineCarl Ballantine was an American magician, comedian and actor. Billing himself as "The Great Ballantine", "The Amazing Ballantine" or "Ballantine: The World's Greatest Magician", his vaudeville-style comedy routine involved transparent or incompetent stage magic tricks, which tended to flop and go...
.... Hickey - John GilbertJohn GilbertJohn Gilbert may refer to:*John Gilbert , Bishop of Hereford, 1375–1389*John Gilbert , Archbishop of York*John Gilbert , land agent and engineer...
.... Belov