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Overview
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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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Independence
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Assassination
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Rebellion
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1920s
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Liberty
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 4 wins
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8 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(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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'Our only weapon is our refusal'
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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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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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Anachronisms: Michael Collins is shown wearing a wrist watch. These were developed specifically for World War I airplane fighter pilots. It is far more likely that Collins would have carried a pocket watch during the period the film covers.
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Quotes:
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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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Soundtrack:
She Moved Through The Fair
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This film helps people to be aware of what happened to Ireland and how the revolutionaries fought for Irish freedom, albeit there are certain elements in the movie which are not as powerful (eg. the relationship between Michael Collins, Harry Boland and Kitty Kiernan) and as a film some events and dialogue have to be fictionalised. Nevertheless, Liam Neeson and Alan Rickman were splendid as Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera respectively and Stephen Rea was as brilliant as always. Watching this as what happened (more than) eighty years ago, it is as if everything comes to life, right before your eyes. Michael Collins was the one who made significant contribution to help to found the Irish Free State, to win freedom in order to win further freedom, notwithstanding he was also a highly controversial figure who conducted numerous assassinations and was perceived as a terrorist. He was the one who brought peace to the land that had been covered with blood, and yet also the one who gave up the North and caused the subsequent Troubles for the decades to come.
The film could have been even better, but it has successfully made people worldwide get to know Michael Collins, a truly remarkable human being. I recommend this movie to anyone who is interested in Irish history.