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Michael Collins

1996-10-25 · 132 min · ★ 6.9

War · Drama · Thriller · History

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.

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Directors
Neil Jordan
Production companies
Geffen Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 16,900,000

Top Cast

Liam NeesonLiam NeesonMichael Collins
Aidan QuinnAidan QuinnHarry Roland
Stephen ReaStephen ReaNed Broy
Alan RickmanAlan RickmanEamon de Valera
Julia RobertsJulia RobertsKitty Kiernan
Ian HartIan HartJoe O'Reilly
Brendan GleesonBrendan GleesonLiam Tobin
Stuart GrahamStuart GrahamTom Cullen
Sean McGinleySean McGinleySmith
Gerard McSorleyGerard McSorleyCathal Brugha
Jonathan Rhys MeyersJonathan Rhys MeyersCollin's Assassin
Charles DanceCharles DanceSoames
Richard IngramBritish Officer
John KennyPatrick Pearse
Ronan McCairbreThomas MacDonagh
Jer O'LearyJer O'LearyThomas Clarke
Mike DwyerMike DwyerJames Connolly
Martin MurphyMartin MurphyCaptain Lee-Wilson
Gary WhelanGary WhelanHoey
Frank O'SullivanFrank O'SullivanKavanagh

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