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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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Awesome
Added 12/12/2009
I went to the theatre many years ago to see this film, it was awesome then and it still is. I purchased this video for a friend who had never seen it before. They also really enjoyed it.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
kind of a gritty movie
Added 11/14/2009
A poor Irish family has more room for the cripple than most rich families ever make.
A man who paints with his left foot and learns to talk at 19 is
someone who is entirely different than ordinary people.
What is inside his head is not reflected by how he is able to move
his body. Once he learns to type there seems to be no stopping him?
Daniel Day-Lewis has been one of my favorite actors since I saw
The Last of the Mohicans (Director's Expanded Edition).
Bringing to life this special person makes him a special actor.
It seems strange that out of such a gritty grinding poor
place should come a picture of courage and endurance for us all.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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
1 out of 1 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.
Awesome
Added 12/12/2009
I went to the theatre many years ago to see this film, it was awesome then and it still is. I purchased this video for a friend who had never seen it before. They also really enjoyed it.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
kind of a gritty movie
Added 11/14/2009
A poor Irish family has more room for the cripple than most rich families ever make.
A man who paints with his left foot and learns to talk at 19 is
someone who is entirely different than ordinary people.
What is inside his head is not reflected by how he is able to move
his body. Once he learns to type there seems to be no stopping him?
Daniel Day-Lewis has been one of my favorite actors since I saw
The Last of the Mohicans (Director's Expanded Edition).
Bringing to life this special person makes him a special actor.
It seems strange that out of such a gritty grinding poor
place should come a picture of courage and endurance for us all.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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