Michael Collins (1996)
- Directed by
- Neil Jordan
- Genre
- drama film, war film, biographical film
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States, Ireland
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 6.9 of 10 from 523 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This film tells the story of Michael Collins a key figure in Ireland's fight for independence from British rule. It follows his efforts to lead the Irish Republican movement through political and military means.
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What happens
Michael Collins is a 1996 biographical historical drama film about Michael Collins, a leading figure in the early-20th-century Irish struggle for independence against the United Kingdom. It is written and directed by Neil Jordan and stars Liam Neeson in the title role, along with Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman, and Julia Roberts. The film was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. An international co-production between Ireland, the United States, and the United Kingdom, Michael Collins was one of the most expensive films ever produced in Ireland. Filming took place in Dublin, and the score was composed by Elliot Goldenthal. Michael Collins won the Golden Lion at the 53rd Venice International Film Festival, with Neeson winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actor. It received a limited release in the United States on 11 October 1996, before going to a wide release on 25 October. It was released in Ireland on 8 November. It received generally positive reviews, and was nominated for Best Original Score and Best Cinematography at the 69th Academy Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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