When the Sky Falls
"When the truth is hidden. When the witness is silenced."
Originally released in 2000. When the Sky Falls is a drama film. directed by John Mackenzie.
Starring Joan Allen, Patrick Bergin, and Pete Postlethwaite
Synopsis
Fact-based story about Irish crime-investigating reporter Sinead Hamilton, who invaded the Irish underworld and attempted to expose the illegitimate activities she found. Hampered by the system, a police consort is ineffectual at aiding her despite trying to step outside of the normal bounds. Kevin McNally plays her husband, who hates her activities and the danger in which she places herself. Nonetheless, he grudgingly admires her persistence and encourages her investigation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Joan Allen
as Sinead Hamilton
Patrick Bergin
as Mackey
Pete Postlethwaite
as Martin Shaughnessy
Liam Cunningham
as John Cosgrave
Kevin McNally
as Tom Hamilton
Karl Argue
as Smokey
Jimmy Smallhorne
as Mickey O'Fagan
Gerard Mannix Flynn
as Dave Hackett
Danny O'Carroll
as Shaughnessy's Son
Sue Moore
as Nightclub Raver
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Icon Productions
- Sky Pictures
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Sky Falls about?
Fact-based story about Irish crime-investigating reporter Sinead Hamilton, who invaded the Irish underworld and attempted to expose the illegitimate activities she found. Hampered by the system, a ...
Who directed When the Sky Falls?
When the Sky Falls was directed by John Mackenzie.
How long is When the Sky Falls?
When the Sky Falls has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was When the Sky Falls released?
When the Sky Falls was released on June 26, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When the Sky Falls?
The main cast of When the Sky Falls includes Joan Allen, Patrick Bergin, Pete Postlethwaite, Liam Cunningham, Kevin McNally.