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Michael Collins 1996 Directed by Neil Jordan

Ireland, 1916. His Dreams Inspired Hope. His Words Ignited Passion. His Courage Forged A Nation's Destiny.

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.

Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $25,000,000
Revenue $16,900,000
Release Date 25 October 1996
132 mins
Cast
Liam Neeson Michael Collins
Aidan Quinn Harry Roland
Stephen Rea Ned Broy
Alan Rickman Eamon de Valera
Julia Roberts Kitty Kiernan
Ian Hart Joe O'Reilly
Brendan Gleeson Liam Tobin
Stuart Graham Tom Cullen
Gerard McSorley Cathal Brugha
Jonathan Rhys Meyers Collin's Assassin
Richard Ingram British Officer
John Kenny Patrick Pearse
Ronan McCairbre Thomas MacDonagh
Jer O'Leary Thomas Clarke
Mike Dwyer James Connolly
Martin Murphy Captain Lee-Wilson
Frank Laverty Sean McKeoin
Owen O'Neill Rory O'Connor
Liam De Staic Austin Stack
Owen Roe Arthur Griffith
Paul Bennett Cosgrave
Claude Clancy Vaughan's Hotel Clerk
Paul Hickey Dublin Castle Soldier
Tom Murphy Vinny Byrne
David Gorry Charlie Dalton
Gary Lydon Squad Youth #1
David Wilmot Squad Youth #2
Joe Hanley Squad Man #1
Colm Coogan Squad Man #2
Aiden Grennell Chaplain at Lincoln Jail
Dave Seymour Lincoln Taxi Driver
Ian McElhinney Belfast Detective
Tony Clarkin Soldier on Station
Luke Hayden McCrae
Gary Powell Black and Tan on Lorry
Max Hafler Black and Tan on Lorry
Aidan Kelly Gresham Hotel Bellboy
Jim Isherwood Man Following Broy
Michael James Ford Black and Tan
Mal Whyte Officer in Bath
Martin Phillips Officer in Bed
Aisling O'Sullivan Girl in Bed
Malcolm Douglas Officer in Park
Brian 'Joker' Mulvey Croke Park Hurler
Frank Patterson Tenor in Restaurant
Peter O'Brien Pianist in Restaurant
Michael McCabe Journalist
Vinnie McCabe Speaker in the Dail
Alan Stanford Vice-Consul McCready
Gary Mullan Young Gunman
Barry Barnes Free State Soldier
Denis Conway Republican #1
Don Wycherley Republican #2
Paraic Breathnach Santry the Blacksmith
Terry Woods Drinker in Pub
Conor Breen Drunk (uncredited)
Lesley Conroy Party Guest (uncredited)
Karl Dawson Tenament Boy (uncredited)
Alan Joyce Tenement Tenant (uncredited)
Gareth Molan Tenement Boy (uncredited)
Deirdre Mulrooney Woman (uncredited)
Joe Redmond Kid with Gun (uncredited)
Jean Kennedy Smith Woman That Gives Directions to Collins (uncredited)
Ian Dillon Bloody Sunday Spectator (uncredited)