Michael Collins is a biographical movie from 1996 about the life of the Irish revolutionary, Michael Collins, who led a guerrilla war against the UK and helped to establish the Irish Free State. The movie is directed by Neil Jordan, and stars Ian Hart, Julia Roberts and Richard Ingram among others. The following sections provide a look at where the film was shot, as well as some fun facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Michael Collins took place at various locations in Dublin, Ireland. Some of these locations include:
- Kilmainham Jail – a historic prison in Dublin
- Trinity College Dublin – a renowned university in the heart of Dublin
- Broadstone – a neighborhood in Dublin
- Four Courts – the main courts building in Dublin
- Grafton Street – a famous shopping street in Dublin
The filming spanned from July 2, 1995 to September 29, 1995.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ian Hart | Joe O’Reilly |
| Julia Roberts | Kitty Kiernan |
| Richard Ingram | British Officer |
| Liam Neeson | Michael Collins |
| Aidan Quinn | Harry Boland |
| John Kenny | Patrick Pearse |
| Ronan McCairbre | Thomas MacDonagh |
| Martin Murphy | Captain Lee-Wilson |
| Alan Rickman | Eamon de Valera |
| Sean McGinley | Smith |
| Gary Whelan | Hoey |
| Frank O’Sullivan | Kavanagh |
| Stephen Rea | Ned Broy |
| Frank Laverty | Sean McKeoin |
| Owen O’Neill | Rory O’Connor |
| Stuart Graham | Tom Cullen |
| Brendan Gleeson | Liam Tobin |
| Gerard McSorley | Cathal Brugha |
| Owen Roe | Arthur Griffith |
| Paul Bennett | Cosgrave |
| Claude Clancy | Vaughan’s Hotel Clerk |
| Paul Hickey | Dublin Castle Soldier |
| Tom Murphy | Vinny Byrne |
| David Gorry | Charlie Dalton |
| Gary Lydon | Squad Youth #1 |
| David Wilmot | Squad Youth #2 |
| Joe Hanley | Squad Man #1 |
| Colm Coogan | Squad Man #2 |
| Aiden Grennell | Chaplain at Lincoln Jail |
| Dave Seymour | Lincoln Taxi Driver |
| Ian McElhinney | Belfast Detective |
| Tony Clarkin | Soldier on Station |
| Charles Dance | Soames |
| Luke Hayden | McCrae |
| Gary Powell | Black and Tan on Lorry |
| Max Hafler | Black and Tan on Lorry |
| Laura Brennan | Rosie |
| Aidan Kelly | Gresham Hotel Bellboy |
| Jim Isherwood | Man Following Broy |
| Michael James Ford | Black and Tan |
| Mal Whyte | Officer in Bath |
| Martin Phillips | Officer in Bed |
| Aisling O’Sullivan | Girl in Bed |
| Malcolm Douglas | Officer in Park |
| Brian ‘Joker’ Mulvey | Croke Park Hurler |
| Frank Patterson | Tenor in Restaurant |
| Peter O’Brien | Pianist in Restaurant |
| Mike McCabe | Journalist |
| Vinnie McCabe | Speaker in the Dail |
| Alan Stanford | Vice-Consul McCready |
| Barry Barnes | Free State Soldier |
| Denis Conway | Republican #1 |
| Don Wycherley | Republican #2 |
| Terry Woods | Drinker in Pub |
| Conor Breen | Drunk (uncredited) |
| Lesley Conroy | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Karl Dawson | Tenament Boy (uncredited) |
| Alan Joyce | Tenement Tenant (uncredited) |
| David Lloyd George | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Gareth Molan | Tenement Boy (uncredited) |
| Deirdre Mulrooney | Extra (uncredited) |
| Reamonn O’Byrne | (uncredited) |
| Joe Redmond | Kid with Gun (uncredited) |
| Jean Kennedy Smith | Woman That Gives Directions to Collins (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is titled after its main character, Michael Collins, and was released under the same name in 1996.
- This historical biopic has a run duration of 2 hours and 13 minutes, falling under the genre of Biography and Drama.
- The movie was released on 10 October 1996 in Chile.
- Neil Jordan filled multiple roles in the creation of this movie, serving as both the director and writer.
- The main cast includes actors Ian Hart, Julia Roberts and Richard Ingram.
- It earned multiple accolades, including 2 Oscar nominations. Additionally, it had 4 wins and another 15 nominations.
- The movie received a range of feedback from viewers and critics, with a total of 117 user reviews and 46 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kilmainham Jail, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.34187009999999
- Longitude: -6.309804799999999
- Place ID: ChIJbXwkCloMZ0gRO3zBD1Jo1Bg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Inchicore Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, D08 RK28, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.3439553
- Longitude: -6.256636800000001
- Place ID: ChIJVdIER5sOZ0gRbNBq2VcIW9Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Old Library, College Green, South-East Inner City, Dublin 2, D02 VR66, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Broadstone, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.35675939999999
- Longitude: -6.267916899999999
- Place ID: ChIJj3iRL4IOZ0gR-RSsT1es3ts
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Broadstone, Dublin, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Grafton Street, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.3416362
- Longitude: -6.2601859
- Place ID: ChIJ8duOjJsOZ0gR3dyOELuxr5A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grafton Street, Dublin, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
