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11 October 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
Ireland, 1916. His dreams inspired hope. His words inspired passion. His courage forged a nation's destiny. morePlot:
Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Well scripted and sharply directed. more (76 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ian Hart | ... | Joe O'Reilly | |
| Julia Roberts | ... | Kitty Kiernan | |
| Richard Ingram | ... | British Officer | |
| Liam Neeson | ... | Michael Collins | |
| Aidan Quinn | ... | Harry Boland | |
| John Kenny | ... | Patrick Pearse | |
| Ronan McCairbre | ... | Thomas MacDonagh | |
| Jer O'Leary | ... | Thomas Clarke (as Ger O'Leary) | |
| Michael Dwyer | ... | James Connolly | |
| Martin Murphy | ... | Captain Lee-Wilson | |
| Alan Rickman | ... | Eamon de Valera | |
| Sean McGinley | ... | Smith | |
| Gary Whelan | ... | Hoey | |
| Frank O'Sullivan | ... | Kavanagh | |
| Stephen Rea | ... | Ned Broy |
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133 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:14 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Singapore:NC-16 | South Korea:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | USA:R (certificate #34375) | Canada:14A (TV rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:16 (bw) | Ireland:12 (video rating) | Ireland:PG | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15Fun Stuff
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Errors in geography: During the Easter Rising scenes, the Volunteers and Citizen Army are shown marching out of the General Post Office to surrender. However, the day before the surrender, they had retreated from the burning GPO to another building down the road, and surrendered from there. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Joe O'Reilly: [dictating a letter] You've got to think of him. The way he was... He was what the times demanded. And life without him seems impossible. But he's dead. And life is possible. He made it possible.
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Agent for H.A.R.M. (#9.15)" (1997) moreSoundtrack:
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When I first saw this film I was not sure what to expect. Was it going to be a biased portrayal? Although some incidents were merged, I'm glad to say that I thought the film was excellent, with a powerful script, well directed and a superb performance by Alan Rickman as De Valera and Liam Neeson in the title role.
The direction of the film was very well done, especially the scenes at the Four Courts in Dublin.
A well recommended film, which I found to be very fair in the portrayal of incidents committed in the period of British rule and the subsequent civil war.