Veronica Guerin(2003)
“Why would anyone want to kill Veronica Guerin?”
Overview
In this true story, Veronica Guerin is an investigative reporter for an Irish newspaper. As the drug trade begins to bleed into the mainstream, Guerin decides to take on and expose those responsible. Beginning at the bottom with addicts, Guerin then gets in touch with John Traynor, a paranoid informant. Not without some prodding, Traynor leads her to John Gilligan, the ruthless head of the operation, who does not take kindly to Guerin's nosing.
Director
Joel Schumacher
Studio
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Cate Blanchett
as Veronica Guerin
Gerard McSorley
as John Gilligan
Ciarán Hinds
as John Traynor
Brenda Fricker
as Bernie Guerin
Don Wycherley
as Chris Mulligan
Barry Barnes
as Graham Turley
Simon O'Driscoll
as Cathal Turley
Emmet Bergin
as Aengus Fanning
Charlotte Bradley
as Ann Harris
Mark Lambert
as Willy Kealy
Garrett Keogh
as Tony Gregory
Maria McDermottroe
as Geraldine Gilligan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Jerry Bruckheimer Films • Touchstone Pictures • Persevere Productions Ltd.
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Where can I watch Veronica Guerin?▼
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What is Veronica Guerin about?▼
In this true story, Veronica Guerin is an investigative reporter for an Irish newspaper. As the drug trade begins to bleed into the mainstream, Guerin decides to take on and expose those responsible. Beginning at the bottom with addicts, Guerin then gets in touch with John Traynor, a paranoid informant. Not without some prodding, Traynor leads her to John Gilligan, the ruthless head of the operation, who does not take kindly to Guerin's nosing.
Who directed Veronica Guerin?▼
Veronica Guerin was directed by Joel Schumacher and released in 2003. It is a drama, crime, thriller film.
How long is Veronica Guerin?▼
Veronica Guerin has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Veronica Guerin?▼
The cast of Veronica Guerin includes Cate Blanchett as Veronica Guerin, Gerard McSorley as John Gilligan, Ciarán Hinds as John Traynor, Brenda Fricker as Bernie Guerin, Don Wycherley as Chris Mulligan and more.
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