My Left Foot (1989)

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

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Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis Gangs of New York, The Last of the Mohicans, In the Name of the Father Brenda Fricker A Time to Kill, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, So I Married an Axe Murderer Alison Whelan Kirsten Sheridan Disco Pigs, August Rush Declan Croghan Eanna MacLiam Angela's Ashes, The Snapper, The General Marie Conmee Circle of Friends, Educating Rita, Widows' Peak [more]

Music By

Elmer Bernstein Gangs of New York, Ghost Busters, The Blues Brothers

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