Farewell to Harry

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.

Nick Sennet Joe Flanigan 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 rundown 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 Harrys 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.

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