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Michael Collins (1996)

โ€œIreland, 1916. His Dreams Inspired Hope. His Words Ignited Passion. His Courage Forged A Nation's Destiny.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 537 votes 2h 12m r ThrillerDramaHistoryWar

#33 of 95 films from 1996 #723 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Neil Jordan ยท Written by Neil Jordan

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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.

Cast

Liam Neesonas Michael Collins
Aidan Quinnas Harry Roland
Stephen Reaas Ned Broy
Alan Rickmanas Eamon de Valera
Julia Robertsas Kitty Kiernan
Ian Hartas Joe O'Reilly
Brendan Gleesonas Liam Tobin
Stuart Grahamas Tom Cullen
Sean McGinleyas Smith
Gerard McSorleyas Cathal Brugha
Jonathan Rhys Meyersas Collin's Assassin
Charles Danceas Soames
Richard Ingramas British Officer
John Kennyas Patrick Pearse

Facts

Release dateOctober 25, 1996
Runtime132 min (2h 12m) โ€” longer as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Drama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$16,900,000 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0117039

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Questions

How long is Michael Collins?
Michael Collins runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Is Michael Collins worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 537 votes, which places it #33 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 66%) and #723 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Michael Collins?
Michael Collins was directed by Neil Jordan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Interview with the Vampire (1994), The Crying Game (1992), Greta (2019).
Who stars in Michael Collins?
Liam Neeson as Michael Collins; Aidan Quinn as Harry Roland; Stephen Rea as Ned Broy; Alan Rickman as Eamon de Valera; Julia Roberts as Kitty Kiernan; Ian Hart as Joe O'Reilly.
What is Michael Collins rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Michael Collins?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17204.

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