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My Left Foot
1989
Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a performance for the ages in this film based on DOWN ALL THE DAYS, the autobiography of Christy Brown, who overcame severe physical limitations to become an accomplished painter and writer. The film describes the astounding arc of Brown's life, starting with a childhood in which his debilitating .. Read more
| Starring | Daniel Day-Lewis, Ray McAnally, Brenda Fricker, Cyril Cusack |
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| Director | Jim Sheridan |
| Genres | Drama |
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My Left Foot
Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a performance for the ages in this film based on DOWN ALL THE DAYS, the autobiography of Christy Brown, who overcame severe physical limitations to become an accomplished painter and writer. The film describes the astounding arc of Brown's life, starting with a childhood in which his debilitating cerebral palsy causes everyone but his mother to believe he is brain-damaged. Brown begins to shatter this perception by using his left foot and a piece of chalk to scrawl a one-word message on the floor to his mother.
Though Brown's subsequent growth into an artist of great profundity is nothing short of miraculous, he is never presented in the film as anything more nor less than human. Director Jim Sheridan contributes to a fully three-dimensional portrait of the artist by showing such things as Brown playing soccer with his brothers, experiencing the sting of unrequited love, and battling alcoholism. Day-Lewis, in an Academy Award-winning performance, brilliantly captures the wicked genius of Brown's mind as he observes the tone and timbre of his local Ireland with courage and determination. His physical characterization of Brown's condition, portrayed with remarkably little sentimentality, is absolutely astounding. A first-rate ensemble cast includes Hugh O'Connor as young Christy and Brenda Fricker (who won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar) and Ray McAnally as his devoted parents.
| Starring | Daniel Day-Lewis, Ray McAnally, Brenda Fricker, Cyril Cusack, Fiona Shaw, Hugh O'Conor, Adrian Dunbar, Ruth McCabe, Kirsten Sheridan, Eanna MacLiam |
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| Director | Jim Sheridan |
| Studio | GRANADA VENTURES |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 39 mins LOVEFiLM Instant: 1 hr 38 mins |
| Certificate |  DVD LOVEFiLM Instant |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English LOVEFiLM Instant: English |
| Released | Production year: 1989 On LOVEFiLM Instant: LOVEFiLM Instant: 12 May 2009 To Rent: DVD: 11 Feb 2002 |
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Pedestrian narrative, relying on cinematic clichés, but enlivened by the intensity of Day-Lewis's performance and some good ensemble acting.
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- Halliwell's Film Guide
- 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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Fantastic one man show
My girlfriend always complains that she never saw me crying. This is because I watched this before I met her. Dei Lewis is billiant.
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- George Charalambous
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- 04 Nov 2004 at 02:47
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Great performance
wonderful look into Christy Brown's life in a poor irish catholic community. amazing performances by Daniel Day Lewis and Brenda Fricka.
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- 13 Apr 2012 at 19:49
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Timeless, astounding.
Brilliant film and inspiring. Based on the true story of a man with a real determination, talent and sense of humour. It also had me in stitches at times.
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- Holly86
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- 29 Mar 2012 at 07:56
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My Left Foot
Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a performance for the ages in this film based on DOWN ALL THE DAYS, the autobiography of Christy Brown, who overcame severe physical limitations to become an accomplished painter and writer. The film describes the astounding arc of Brown's life, starting with a childhood ...
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