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True story of cerebral palsied Christy Brown, who overcame his illness and poverty to become an accomplished artist, poet and writer. Day-Lewis and Fricker won well-deserved Academy Awards in this inspiring biography!
Original Release
04/07/1989
US Release
03/30/1990
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Daniel Day-Lewis | Christy Brown |
| Brenda Fricker | Mrs. Brown |
| Alison Whelan | Sheila |
| Kirsten Sheridan | Sharon |
| Declan Croghan | Tom |
| Eanna MacLiam | Benny |
| Marie Conmee | Sadie |
| Cyril Cusack | Lord Castlewelland |
| Phelim Drew | Brian |
| Ruth McCabe | Mary |
Directors
Writers
Jim Sheridan, Shane Connaughton, Christy Brown
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Daniel Day-Lewis | Christy Brown |
| Brenda Fricker | Mrs. Brown |
| Alison Whelan | Sheila |
| Kirsten Sheridan | Sharon |
| Declan Croghan | Tom |
| Eanna MacLiam | Benny |
| Marie Conmee | Sadie |
| Cyril Cusack | Lord Castlewelland |
| Phelim Drew | Brian |
| Ruth McCabe | Mary |
| Fiona Shaw | Dr. Eileen Cole |
| Ray McAnally | Mr. Brown |
| Pat Laffan | Barman |
| Derry Power | Customer in Bar |
| Hugh O'Conor | Young Christy Brown |
| Darren McHugh | Young Benny |
| Owen Sharpe | Young Tom |
| Eileen Colgan | Nan |
| Keith O'Conor | Young Brian |
| Tom Hickey | Priest |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Paul M. Heller | Executive Producer |
| Steve Morrison | Executive Producer |
| Arthur Lappin | Producer |
| Noel Pearson | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Won |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
