Michael Collins (1996)
In the early 20th century, Michael Collins (Liam Neeson) leads the Irish Republican Army with the help of his friends Harry Boland (Aidan Quinn) and Eamon de Valera (Alan Rickman), in a violent battle for Ireland's independence from Britain. But, when he fears the defeat of his revolution, Collins negotiates a treaty with the British, deeming him a traitor to the IRA. When he receives orders to murder his friends, Collins must decide where his loyalties lie.
AWARDS
Academy Awards – 1997 Nominee, Best Cinematography
Nominee, Best Original Screenplay
American Society of Cinematographers Awards – 1997 Nominee, Outstanding achievement in Cinematography In Theatrical Releases
1997 BAFTAs – Nom., Best actor supp. Role (Alan Rickman)
Nom., Best cinematograph
1997 British soc. Of cine.. awards – Nom. Best cinemat. In Theatrical Feature Film
1997 Chicago Film crit.associa. awards – Nom., Best Actor (LN)
Nom., Best cinematog. (Chris Menges)
Nom., Best og score (Elliot Goldenthal)
1997 Evening Std. Britsish film awards – Winner, Best Actor (LN)
1997 Golden Globes – Nom., best actor motion picture (LN)
Nom., Best og score
1997 LA Film Crit/ ass. Awards – Winner, best cinematog.
Nom., Best music score
1997 nat. society of film crit. Awards – Nom., Best Cinematography
1997 Online film and TV assoc awards – Nom. Best drama ator (LN)
Nom., best cinematog.
1997 Political film soc awards for Peace – nominated
1997 Satellite awards – Nom., best og score
1996 Venice Film Fest – Winner, Golden Lion
Winner, Best actor (LN)