- Year: 1996
- Genre: thriller, drama, military, biography
- Director: Neil Jordan
- Cast: Liam Nison, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman, Julia Roberts, Ian Hart, Richard Ingram, Jon Kenny, Jer O’Leary
- Plot: A film about a man whose courage and devotion to his people changed the history of his country – Ireland – and made his name a legend.
“Michael Collins” (1996) is a historical drama that tells the powerful and tragic story of one of Ireland’s most influential revolutionary leaders.
Set during the Irish War of Independence and the early years of the Irish Free State, the film follows Michael Collins (Liam Neeson), a charismatic and determined leader who plays a crucial role in the fight against British rule. Through guerrilla warfare, intelligence tactics, and political maneuvering, Collins brings the struggle for Irish independence to a turning point. However, his path is fraught with danger, betrayal, and moral dilemmas.
Alan Rickman delivers a commanding performance as Éamon de Valera, a complex and calculating political figure who shares Collins’ dream of an independent Ireland but chooses a different approach. As the conflict intensifies, tensions between the two men rise, ultimately leading to a heartbreaking conclusion.
Directed by Neil Jordan, Michael Collins is both a gripping war film and a deeply human story about sacrifice, leadership, and the price of freedom. It paints a vivid picture of a turbulent era in Irish history, capturing the passion and tragedy of a man who changed the course of a nation.
