My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown 1989
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SplatNo one expects much from Christy Brown, a boy with cerebral palsy born into a working-class Irish family. Though Christy is a spastic quadriplegic and essentially paralyzed, a miraculous event occurs when, at the age of 5, he demonstrates control of his left foot by using chalk to scrawl a word on the floor. With the help of his steely mother — and no shortage of grit and determination — Christy overcomes his infirmity to become a painter, poet and author.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Christy Brown
as Mrs. Brown
as Sheila
as Sharon
as Tom
as Benny
as Sadie
as Lord Castlewelland
as Brian
as Mary
Director:
Writer:
Shane Connaughton, Jim Sheridan, Christy Brown
Stars:
Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Alison Whelan, Kirsten Sheridan, Declan Croghan, Eanna MacLiam, Marie Conmee, Cyril Cusack, Phelim Drew, Ruth McCabe,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1989 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
103 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Christy Brown
as Mrs. Brown
as Sheila
as Sharon
as Tom
as Benny
as Sadie
as Lord Castlewelland
as Brian
as Mary
as Dr. Eileen Cole
as Mr. Brown
as Barman
as Customer in Bar
as Young Christy Brown
as Young Benny
as Young Tom
as Nan
as Young Brian
as Priest
as Rachel
as Sally
as Girlfriend
as Woman with Pram
as Nurse
as Peter
as Petra
as Tony
as Punch & Judy Puppeteer
as Waiter
as Mourner #1
as Mourner #2
as Mourner #3
as Liam
as Violinist
as Pianist
as Violaist
as Cellist
as Double Bassist
as Special Extra
as Special Extra
as Special Extra
as Special Extra
as Special Extra
as Special Extra
as Special Extra
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Child
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