Michael Collins (1996)
The biographical period drama film, Michael Collins (1996), was written and directed by Neil Jordan. As the Easter Rising of 1916 comes to an end, the Irish republicans at their headquarters in Dublin surrender to the British Army. Tragically, several prominent figures of the Rising, including Patrick Pearse, Thomas MacDonagh, Tom Clarke and James Connolly are executed by firing squad. The only exception is Éamon de Valera, who is spared due to his American citizenship but is detained with Michael Collins and Harry Boland. After Sinn Féin’s victory in the 1918 Irish general election, they unilaterally declare Irish independence and begin the Irish War of Independence. De Valera becomes President while Collins takes on the role of Director of Intelligence for the emerging IRA.
Unexpectedly, Ned Broy from G Division, who secretly supports the independence movement, warns Collins that the Castle plans to arrest all members of the Cabinet that evening. De Valera, sensing the potential for global outcry, convinces his cabinet to forego hiding and instead accept their impending arrests. While Collins and Boland manage to avoid being arrested, there is no reaction to the overall arrest plan. As the sole remaining high-ranking leader at large, Collins launches a counter-intelligence operation with support from Broy. The IRA’s Dublin Brigade carries out numerous killings of agents and Irish collaborators. After breaking out of Lincoln Prison, De Valera declares that he will travel to the United States in hopes of securing President Woodrow Wilson’s official recognition of the Irish Republic upon his return to Ireland.
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Cast:  Liam NeesonMichael Collins  Aidan QuinnHarry Boland  Stephen ReaNed Broy  Alan RickmanEamon de Valera  Julia RobertsKitty Kiernan  Ian HartJoe O'Reilly  Brendan GleesonLiam Tobin  Sean McGinleySmith |
The biographical period drama film, Michael Collins (1996), was written and directed by Neil Jordan. As the Easter Rising of 1916 comes to an end, the Irish republicans at their headquarters in Dublin surrender to the British Army. Tragically, several prominent figures of the Rising, including Patrick Pearse, Thomas MacDonagh, Tom Clarke and James Connolly are executed by firing squad. The only exception is Éamon de Valera, who is spared due to his American citizenship but is detained with Michael Collins and Harry Boland. After Sinn Féin’s victory in the 1918 Irish general election, they unilaterally declare Irish independence and begin the Irish War of Independence. De Valera becomes President while Collins takes on the role of Director of Intelligence for the emerging IRA.
Unexpectedly, Ned Broy from G Division, who secretly supports the independence movement, warns Collins that the Castle plans to arrest all members of the Cabinet that evening. De Valera, sensing the potential for global outcry, convinces his cabinet to forego hiding and instead accept their impending arrests. While Collins and Boland manage to avoid being arrested, there is no reaction to the overall arrest plan. As the sole remaining high-ranking leader at large, Collins launches a counter-intelligence operation with support from Broy. The IRA’s Dublin Brigade carries out numerous killings of agents and Irish collaborators. After breaking out of Lincoln Prison, De Valera declares that he will travel to the United States in hopes of securing President Woodrow Wilson’s official recognition of the Irish Republic upon his return to Ireland.
