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Michael Collins

A fiery Irish revolutionary leads his nation's fight for freedom, balancing idealism and pragmatism in a dangerous game of war and politics.

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In short · Acting since 1960, 7 decades active, 49 credits.

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Michael Collins is a 1996 biographical historical drama film directed by Neil Jordan and starring Liam Neeson as the titular Irish revolutionary. The film chronicles Collins's role in the early 20th-century Irish struggle for independence from British rule, focusing on his leadership during key events such as the Easter Rising and the Irish War of Independence. Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman, and Julia Roberts co-star in supporting roles. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film presents a dramatized account of Collins's political and personal life, highlighting his complex position as both a revolutionary and a statesman.

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