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When the Sky Falls (2000)

R 107 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   26 June 2000 (UK)
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Fact-based story about Irish crime-investigating reporter Sinead Hamilton, who invaded the Irish underworld and attempted to expose the illegitimate activities she found... See full summary »

Director:

John Mackenzie

Writers:

Guy Andrews (additional dialogue), Ronan Gallagher, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Joan Allen, Patrick Bergin and Liam Cunningham
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joan Allen ...
Sinead Hamilton
Patrick Bergin ...
Mackey
Liam Cunningham ...
John Cosgrave (The Runner)
Kevin McNally ...
Tom Hamilton
Jimmy Smallhorne Jimmy Smallhorne ...
Mickey O'Fagan
Gerard Mannix Flynn Gerard Mannix Flynn ...
Dave Hackett (as Gerard Flynn)
Jason Barry ...
Dempsey
Pete Postlethwaite ...
Martin Shaughnessy
Des McAleer Des McAleer ...
Jimmy Keaveney
Owen Roe Owen Roe ...
John O'Connor
Gavin Kelty Gavin Kelty ...
Tattoo
Vincent Walsh ...
Shaw
Frank Grimes Frank Grimes ...
Paul McCarling
Rúaidhrí Conroy Rúaidhrí Conroy ...
Jamie Thornton
Liam Carney Liam Carney ...
Dessie O'Reilly
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Storyline

Fact-based story about Irish crime-investigating reporter Sinead Hamilton, who invaded the Irish underworld and attempted to expose the illegitimate activities she found. Hampered by the system, a police consort is ineffectual at aiding her despite trying to step outside of the normal bounds. Kevin McNally plays her husband, who hates her activities and the danger in which she places herself. Nonetheless, he grudgingly admires her persistence and encourages her investigation. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Reporter | Police | Investigation | Debt | Dog  | See more »

Taglines:

when the truth is hidden when the witness is silenced when the sky falls

Genres:

Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for brutal violence, strong language, drug content and some sexuality See all certifications »

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Country:

UK | Ireland | USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Allein gegen das Verbrechen See more »

Filming Locations:

Ballsbridge, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£62,848 (UK) (18 June 2000) (126 Screens)

Gross:

£271,641 (UK) (2 July 2000)
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Company Credits

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Bórd Scannán na hÉireann, Icon Entertainment International, Irish Screen See more »
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Version of Veronica Guerin (2003) See more »

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"Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue"
Written by Richard Leigh See more »