Michael Collins
Michael Collins
“ Ireland, 1916. His Dreams Inspired Hope. His Words Ignited Passion. His Courage Forged A Nation's Destiny. ”
CINEMA1996-10-25
RegionIE / GB
Runtime132 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“Follows Irish resistance as it shifts from armed struggle to state formation.”
“Liam Neeson delivers a commanding performance as the revolutionary strategist who forced the British Empire to negotiate.”
Storyline
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.
DIRECTOR / Director
Neil Jordan
KEYWORDS
civil warfightpresidential electionfreedom fighterirelandirish easter rebellion 19161920sassinationirish historyirishassassinated
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