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My Left Foot (1989)
Released By: HBO Video   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: HBO Video
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Jim Sheridan
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Brenda Fricker, Cyril Cusack, Daniel Day-Lewis, Fiona Shaw, Ray McAnally
Published ID: 1032
UPC: 026359037320, 786936151985,
Plot: An alternative to the general run of triumph over the odds biopics, My Left Foot is the true story of Irish cerebral palsy victim Christy Brown. Paralyzed from birth, Brown (played by Hugh O'Conor as child and Daniel Day-Lewis as an adult) is written off as retarded and helpless. But Christy's indomitable mother (Brenda Fricker) never gives up on the boy. Using his left foot, the only part of his body not afflicted, Brown learns to write. He grows up to become a well-known author, painter, and fundraiser, and along the way falls in love with nurse Mary Carr (Ruth McCabe). There's no sugarcoating in My Left Foot: Brown, a heavy drinker, was by no means lovable. Day-Lewis and Fricker both won Academy Awards for their performances, and the film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Also notable are the late Ray McAnally in his next-to-last film role as Christy's father, and venerable Cyril Cusack as Lord Castlewelland. Director Jim Sheridan co-scripted with Shane Connaughton from Christy Brown's autobiography. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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My Left Foot
Added 11/4/2009
Great film!! As a man living with Cerebral Palsy myself, I related to many of the life experiences that Christy went through
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excellent
Added 8/21/2009
great movie
brings back alot memories for me
as iam irish
great movie to watch.daniel day/lewis did an excellent job of mr brown
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Great film, brilliant book
Added 6/15/2009
Christy Brown is a stud.
Daniel Day-Lewis' acting is superb.
Adored both film and book.
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Excellent Soundtrack
Added 5/27/2009
I recently saw this movie for the first time and was impressed with the soundtrack. It is subtle, yet effective. I am a big fan of soundtrack recordings and rank this one right up there with the best. I was glad to find it on Amazon and have enjoyed adding it to my library.
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My Left Foot
Added 5/11/2009
This movie allowed my students to see what happened to Christy Brown after the time covered in the short story about him, "The Letter 'A'." It is not for the faint-hearted; but well worth viewing.
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My Left Foot
Added 11/4/2009
Great film!! As a man living with Cerebral Palsy myself, I related to many of the life experiences that Christy went through
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
excellent
Added 8/21/2009
great movie
brings back alot memories for me
as iam irish
great movie to watch.daniel day/lewis did an excellent job of mr brown
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great film, brilliant book
Added 6/15/2009
Christy Brown is a stud.
Daniel Day-Lewis' acting is superb.
Adored both film and book.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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