Michael Collins
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Michael Collins

Ireland, 1916. His Dreams Inspired Hope. His Words Ignited Passion. His Courage Forged A Nation's Destiny.

Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.

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Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.

Released October 25, 1996

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Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Michael Collins

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

Harry Roland

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Ned Broy

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

Eamon de Valera

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

Kitty Kiernan

Ian Hart

Ian Hart

Joe O'Reilly

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Liam Tobin

Stuart Graham

Stuart Graham

Tom Cullen

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