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Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis
as Christy Brown

Brenda Fricker
as Mrs. Brown

Ray McAnally
as Mr. Brown

Ruth McCabe
as Mary

Fiona Shaw
as Dr. Eileen Cole

Eanna MacLiam
as Old Benny

Alison Whelan
as Old Sheila

Declan Croghan
as Old Tom

Hugh O'Conor
as Young Christy

Cyril Cusack
as Lord Castlewelland

Owen Sharp
as Young Tom

Darren McHugh
as Young Benny

Sarah Cronin
as Girl Friend

Keith O'Conor
as Young Brian

Marie Conmee
as Sadie

Adrian Dunbar
as Peter

Kirsten Sheridan
as Young Sharon

Jacinta Whyte
as Jenny

Julie Hale
as Rachel

Tom Hickey
as Priest

Ulick O'Connor
as Critic

Lucy Vigne Welsh
as Petra

Daniel Reardon
as Tony

Phelim Drew
as Brian

Patrick Laffan
as Barman

Derry Power
as Customer in Bar

Eileen Colgan
as Nan

Sara Cronin
as Girl Friend

Jean Doyle
as Woman with Pram

Britta Smith
as Nurse

Conor Lambert
as Punch and Judy Puppeteer

Martin Dunne
as Waiter

Simon Kelly
as Liam

Eileen Kohlmann
as Violinist

Margaret Lyons
as Pianist

Patricia Higgins
as Violist

Hilery O'Donovan
as Cellist

Don King
as Double Bassist

Charlie Roberts
as Mourner #1

Jer O'Leary
as Mourner #2

Milt Fleming
as Mourner #3

Jenny Byrne

Linda Walker

Albert Kavanagh

Joe Swan

Rita Lowe

Gerard Hourigan

Dawn Kursinczy

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• Jan 15, 2014

  There are those who don't give actors their full due when they play the disabled or cringe at what they perceive to be stereotypical performances. Fitting with his usual performance vigour, Day-Lewis performs above stereotype and beyond the call of duty as Christy Brown. it is a very memorable performance.
  

  John B Super Reviewer
• Feb 28, 2013

  "My Left Foot" may not be the most authentic biopic if you've dug a little bit into the real life of Christy Brown (especially the ending), but Daniel Day-Lewis expectedly keeps you glued to the screen, adding true believability to such an anguished character.
  

  Sam B Super Reviewer
• Feb 26, 2013

  Let me start off by saying, this film went above my expectation, and I have nothing (serious) to complain about. The film was about a boy (later a man) who was diagnosed as a mental retard for his early life, while really only having Cerebral Palsy. As a man he becomes an extraordinary painter and writer, this is based on a true story by the way. It was an extremely dramatic film that can make any man depressed, but light hearted enough to give you a few chuckles. Some scenes dwindled my mood, and then the next up lifts me to an inspirational moment. The performances were incredibly talented, Daniel Day Lewis was a solid lead, but Brenda Ficker stole the show. They both well deserved there Oscars, and from the other picture nominees I saw from the year (Dead Poets Society and Driving Miss Daisy) this would be my winner. The only problem I felt was that the protagonist Christy always felt to deep or to pitiful, I wish there were more times that we could see him as a regular man. A tremendous film none the less. 3.5 stars+
  

  Daniel D Super Reviewer
• Jan 03, 2013

  My Left Foot is a stunning real life drama about author and artist Christy Brown. This is superb picture that is brilliantly acted by method actor Daniel Day-Lewis, who would subsequently win an Academy Award for his performance as the adult Brown. For his role, Lewis would study Cerebral Palsy patients for two months and go as far as being fed by someone else. The result is impressive. I've been living with Cerebral Palsy all my life, and though it's not as extreme as Christy Brown case, I found Daniel Day-Lewis' performance to be accurate, well done and superb. I have a minor case of CP, kind of like RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad, but I've lived long enough with CP to notice that all the movements, and muscle spasms that Daniel Day-Lewis made, were dead on. You would swear that he had CP. This is a compelling true story about someone who overcomes great odds to achieve something great in the face of adversity. This is a well crafted movie that is a stunning piece of cinema and is worth seeing if you love stories of triumph, then this is a must see for you. Daniel Day-Lewis is a stunning actor, and his method is legendary and he definitely deserved that Oscar. My Left Foot is an excellent, flawless film that for me, anyways stood out because I related to Christy Brown on a more personal level. For the average viewer, I strongly recommend this one as well, and each viewer can take something special from this movie. This is a very inspirational movie that delivers solid Drama, with a few humorous bits to make for a memorable viewing experience that you soon won't forget. If you come across My Left Foot, definitely check it out, you won't regret it.
  Alex r Super Reviewer

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