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My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown   1989     3 and a half stars    R, 103 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: My Left Foot

Director: Jim Sheridan  
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Cyril Cusack, Ruth McCabe, Ray McAnally, Fiona Shaw, Hugh O'Conor, Eanna MacLiam, Alison Whelan, Kirsten Sheridan, Declan Croghan, Marie Conmee, Phelim Drew, Pat Laffan

  Cerebral Palsy did not stop Irish painter and author Christy Brown (Daniel Day-Lewis) from succeeding in life. This is his story of overcoming adversity to find love and professional acclaim. Daniel Day-Lewis won the Best Actor Academy Award, and Brenda Fricker won for Best Supporting Actress. Three other nominations were received, including Best Picture and Director.



Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis Christy Brown
Brenda Fricker Mrs. Brown
Cyril Cusack Lord Castlewelland
Ruth McCabe Mary
Ray McAnally Mr. Brown
Fiona Shaw Dr. Eileen Cole
Hugh O'Conor Young Christy Brown
Eanna MacLiam Benny
Alison Whelan Sheila
Kirsten Sheridan Sharon
Declan Croghan Tom
Marie Conmee Sadie
Phelim Drew Brian
Pat Laffan Barman

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1. My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989)
   aka: My Left Foot


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