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When the Sky Falls (2000)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 ... See full summary » Director:John Mackenzie |
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Sinead Hamilton
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John Cosgrave (The Runner)
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Tom Hamilton
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Mickey O'Fagan
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Dave Hackett
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Dempsey
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Martin Shaughnessy
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Jimmy Keaveney
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John O'Connor
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Tattoo
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Shaw
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Paul McCarling
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Jamie Thornton
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Dessie O'Reilly
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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. 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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when the truth is hidden when the witness is silenced when the sky fallsMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for brutal violence, strong language, drug content and some sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
26 June 2000 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Veronica Guerin See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£62,848 (UK) (16 June 2000)Gross:
£271,641 (UK) (30 June 2000)Company Credits
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Having watched this *after* seeing the more recent Veronica Guerin (2003), I can only say: don't bother with this one if you want the real story. While this is an interesting story, they must have been hampered by lawyers as it uses precisely no real names and leaves you wondering if it was all made up. Sadly (or thankfully, depending on how you look at it) it wasn't made up, but see Cate Blanchett playing Guerin for real and you'll get a much better idea of what happened.