My Left Foot (1989)
English drama film directed by Jim Sheridan
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 43m 103 min
- Released
- 10 November 1989
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
My Left Foot has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 min). The English film released on 10 November 1989. It is directed by Jim Sheridan and stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Ray McAnally and Brenda Fricker.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Jim Sheridan
- Cast
- Daniel Day-Lewis, Ray McAnally, Brenda Fricker, Fiona Shaw, Hugh O'Conor, Cyril Cusack, Kirsten Sheridan, Adrian Dunbar, Ruth McCabe
- Cinematography
- Jack Conroy
- Music
- Elmer Bernstein
- Written by
- Jim Sheridan, Shane Connaughton
- Produced by
- Noel Pearson
- Distribution
- Stephen Woolley
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- £600,000
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress; Academy Award for Best Actor; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Based on
- My Left Foot
- Set in
- Dublin
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 10 November 1989
- First shown
- 7 April 1979 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of My Left Foot?
My Left Foot has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes, or 103 min.
When did My Left Foot release?
My Left Foot released on 10 November 1989.
Who directed My Left Foot?
My Left Foot is directed by Jim Sheridan.
Who is in the cast of My Left Foot?
The cast of My Left Foot includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Ray McAnally, Brenda Fricker, Fiona Shaw, Hugh O'Conor and Cyril Cusack.
What is the budget of My Left Foot?
The budget of My Left Foot is reported as £600,000.
Is My Left Foot based on a true story or a book?
My Left Foot is based on My Left Foot.
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