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Michael Collins

Michael Collins

Ireland, 1916. His Dreams Inspired Hope. His Words Ignited Passion. His Courage Forged A Nation's Destiny.

19966.92h 12m

Overview

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.

Directed by Neil Jordan
Written by Neil Jordan
Produced by Stephen Woolley
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0MRevenue: $16.9M

Top Cast

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Michael Collins

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

Harry Roland

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Ned Broy

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

Eamon de Valera

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

Kitty Kiernan

Ian Hart

Ian Hart

Joe O'Reilly

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Liam Tobin

Stuart Graham

Stuart Graham

Tom Cullen

Sean McGinley

Sean McGinley

Smith

Gerard McSorley

Gerard McSorley

Cathal Brugha

Themes & Keywords

civil warfightpresidential electionfreedom fighterbiographyirelandirish easter rebellion (1916)1920sassinationirish historyirishassassinated

About Michael Collins

Michael Collins is a war, drama, thriller, history film released in 1996 exploring themes of civil war, fight, presidential election, freedom fighter, biography, ireland. Directed by Neil Jordan, it stars Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea. 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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