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Overview
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Director:
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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Good, but not great film
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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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Trivia:
Liam Neeson was 43 when this movie was made. The real-life Michael Collins was 31 when he died.
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Goofs:
Factual errors: During the 1916 Rising, the GPO garrison didn't surrender at the GPO; they had previously evacuated due to raging fire, and the white flag of surrender was actually displayed at 16 Moore Street, in another part of Dublin, where the leadership was residing.
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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:
Easter Rebellion
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It has it's moments and is beautifully photographed (by Chris Menges), but it still has script problems as well as false history. Ned Broy was not killed during the upheaval after the Irish Republican Brotherhood's formation; he lived long after. Many historical facts were sacrificed for the film. While they did make sense, they didn't make this movie a classic. Still, the character of Michael Collins is inspirational, especially if you have an interest in Irish history or are Irish yourself. The performances are first rate all around, except for Julia Roberts who I thought was expendable. In real-life history her character wasn't very important and is no more important for the film. Still, writer/director Neil Jordan makes a movie that is difficult to stop watching. I give it 7/10