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Writer:
Neil Jordan (written by)
Release Date:
11 October 1996 (USA)
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Tagline:
Ireland, 1916. His dreams inspired hope. His words inspired passion. His courage forged a nation's destiny. more
Plot:
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 synopsis
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 4 wins
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8 nominations
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(13 articles)
Emmy winner Brendan Gleeson had problems with Churchill role (IrishCentral)
(From IrishCentral. 16 November 2009, 10:51 AM, PST)
'Five Minutes of Heaven' Us Screening in La
(From IFTN. 27 August 2009, 7:24 AM, PDT)
(From IrishCentral. 16 November 2009, 10:51 AM, PST)
'Five Minutes of Heaven' Us Screening in La
(From IFTN. 27 August 2009, 7:24 AM, PDT)
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Needs More Backstory
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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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Runtime:
133 min
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Black and White |
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
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:15
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This was originally going to be a Kevin Costner feature.
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Factual errors: Eamonn De Valera is shown surrendering with the General Post Office garrison after the Easter Rising. However, he was actually Commandant of the garrison at Jacob's Biscuit Factory, which surrendered after the GPO upon receiving orders to stand down. He was never at the GPO during the Rising.
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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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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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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Agent for H.A.R.M. (#9.15)" (1997)
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Macushla
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I only knew the name Michael Collins before watching this film and now I know of his exploits, but I could have used some more backstory instead of "700 years of struggle." Like why Liam Neeson's Collins and Aidan Quinn's Harry Boland are such great friends and why Alan Rickman's Eamon de Valera fear the both of them working together on the Irish Republican cause. So, my Irish history is rusty and this movie helps fill in some gaps, but I think more of the history of these folks struggle should have been shown.
Julia Roberts' Kitty Kiernan is character who needed further development or she should have hit the cutting room floor. Why is she involved in the cause? Who does she love Michael or Harry? Is she a country lass or a city woman? Why is she in the film again? To me, it seemed like the actors were not as immersed in their roles as they should have been.