Ireland / UK,
1989, 103 min
Directed by:
Jim SheridanCinematography:
Jack ConroyComposer:
Elmer BernsteinCast:
Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Kirsten Sheridan, Eanna MacLiam, Cyril Cusack, Ruth McCabe, Fiona Shaw, Hugh O'Conor, Adrian Dunbar, Ray McAnally (more)VOD (1)
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Based on the story of Christy Brown, this highly acclaimed film depicts his struggle for a normal life. Born with cerebral palsy into a poor, working-class Irish family, Christy was able only to control movement in his left foot and to speak in guttural sounds. With the help of his strong-willed and dedicated family and his own sheer courage and determination, he learns to grapple with life’s simple physical tasks and develops into a brilliant painter, poet and author. (Via Vision Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1990 - Daniel Day-Lewis (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1990 - Brenda Fricker (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1990 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1990 - Jim Sheridan (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1990 - Jim Sheridan, Shane Connaughton (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1990 - Jim Sheridan (Best International Film)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1990 - Daniel Day-Lewis (Best Leading Actor)
- 1990 - Ray McAnally (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1990 - Best Film
- 1990 - Shane Connaughton (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1990 - Best Make Up/Hair
European Film Awards
- 1989 - Jim Sheridan (Best Director)
- 1989 - Daniel Day-Lewis (Best Actor)
- 1989 - Jim Sheridan (Best Young Film)
Golden Globes
- 1990 - Daniel Day-Lewis (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1990 - Brenda Fricker (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1989 - Daniel Day-Lewis (Best Actor)
- 1989 - Brenda Fricker (Best Supporting Actress)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1989 - Best Film
- 1989 - Daniel Day-Lewis (Best Actor)
- 1989 - Brenda Fricker (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1989 - Jim Sheridan (Best New Director)
Montreal World Film Festival
- 1989 - Daniel Day-Lewis (Best Actor)