Veronica Guerin (2003)
Why would anyone want to kill Veronica Guerin?
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
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: July 11, 2003
Cast
- Cate Blanchett - Veronica Guerin
- Gerard McSorley - John Gilligan
- Ciarán Hinds - John Traynor
- Brenda Fricker - Bernie Guerin
- Don Wycherley - Chris Mulligan
- Barry Barnes - Graham Turley
- Simon O'Driscoll - Cathal Turley
- Emmet Bergin - Aengus Fanning
- Charlotte Bradley - Ann Harris
- Mark Lambert - Willy Kealy
Screenplay
- Carol Doyle (Screenplay)
- Mary Agnes Donoghue (Screenplay)
- Carol Doyle (Story)
Music: Harry Gregson-Williams
Cinematography: Brendan Galvin
Editing: David Gamble
Production: Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Touchstone Pictures, Persevere Productions Ltd., World 2000 Entertainment
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $17M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Gripping Violent Crime, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood
Keywords
police, journalism, dublin, ireland, based on true story, drug scene, murder, drug lord, 1990s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Veronica Guerin?
- Veronica Guerin stars Cate Blanchett, Gerard McSorley, Ciarán Hinds, Brenda Fricker, Don Wycherley, Barry Barnes.
- How long is Veronica Guerin?
- Veronica Guerin has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Veronica Guerin?
- Veronica Guerin is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Veronica Guerin?
- Veronica Guerin had a budget of $17M.
- How much did Veronica Guerin gross?
- Veronica Guerin grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was Veronica Guerin produced?
- Veronica Guerin was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Veronica Guerin?
- The themes of Veronica Guerin include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Gripping Violent Crime, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood.