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My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989)
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No one expects much from Christy Brown, a boy with cerebral palsy born into a working-class Irish family. Though Christy is a spastic quadriplegic and essentially paralyzed, a miraculous event occurs when, at the age of 5, he demonstrates control of his left foot by using chalk to scrawl a word on the floor. With the help of his steely mother — and no shortage of grit and determination — Christy overcomes his infirmity to become a painter, poet and author.
Cast
Daniel Day-Lewisas Christy Brown
Brenda Frickeras Mrs. Brown
Alison Whelanas Sheila
Kirsten Sheridanas Sharon
Declan Croghanas Tom
Eanna MacLiamas Benny
Marie Conmeeas Sadie
Cyril Cusackas Lord Castlewelland
Phelim Drewas Brian
Ruth McCabeas Mary
Fiona Shawas Dr. Eileen Cole
Ray McAnallyas Mr. Brown
Pat Laffanas Barman
Derry Poweras Customer in Bar
Facts
| Release date | April 7, 1989 |
| Runtime | 103 min (1h 43m) — about the same as the 1989 average of 103 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $645,180 |
| Box office | $14,743,391 (22.9× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0097937 |
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Questions
How long is My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 1,066 votes, which places it #9 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 89%) and #745 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown was directed by Jim Sheridan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: In the Name of the Father (1993), Brothers (2009), Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005).
Who stars in My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?
Daniel Day-Lewis as Christy Brown; Brenda Fricker as Mrs. Brown; Alison Whelan as Sheila; Kirsten Sheridan as Sharon; Declan Croghan as Tom; Eanna MacLiam as Benny.
What is My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10907.