# Michael Collins (1996)

> Neil Jordan’s passionate historical biopic follows Michael Collins from failed rebellion to revolutionary strategist and embattled architect of an Ireland divided by compromise.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1169

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: War, Drama, Thriller, History
- Director: Neil Jordan
- Cast: Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman, Julia Roberts, Ian Hart, Brendan Gleeson, Stuart Graham
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117039/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: passionate, tense, melancholic, historical drama night, political cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of a freedom fighter's struggle for Ireland's independence amidst betrayal and civil war.

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