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This is Neil Jordan's depiction of the controversial life and death of this charismatic republican leader, from the Easter Rising to the Anglo-Irish War.

Known as the 'Lion of Ireland', Michael Collins led the IRA against British rule and founded the free Republic of Eire in 1921 and this is his life story.

Keywords:

Drama, Historical, Biopic, History, Based-on-True-Story, Biographical, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1996) (UK / Ireland / USA) (4 Star)

Cast:

Ian Hart	.... Joe O'Reilly
Julia Roberts	.... Kitty Kiernan
Richard Ingram	.... British Officer
Liam Neeson	.... Michael Collins
Aidan Quinn	.... Harry Boland
John Kenny	.... Patrick Pearse

Supporting Cast:

Ronan McCairbre	.... Thomas McDonagh
Jer O'Leary	.... Thomas Clarke
Michael Dwyer	.... James Connolly
Martin Murphy	.... Captain Lee-Wilson
Alan Rickman	.... Eamon de Valera
Sean McGinley	.... Smith
Gary Whelan	.... Hoey
Frank O'Sullivan	.... Kavanagh
Stephen Rea	.... Ned Broy

Directors:

Neil Jordan

Writers:

Neil Jordan

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