Veronica Guerin (Original title)Chasing the Dragon: The Veronica Guerin Story (Working title)
Dates: 2003 (Copyright), 01 August 2003 (Release)Countries: USA, United Kingdom, IrelandDirector: Joel Schumacher
Synopsis: Biopic of Veronica Guerin, a journalist who was determined to expose the drug dealers operating in Dublin, and was gunned down in June 1996.
Genre: Biopic
Subjects: Journalists, Dublin (city), Drugs
Title: Truth and ConsequencesAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1559 18 Aug 2006 Page: 21
Title: Mighty WindAuthor: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Ken Loach's The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY has grossed 3.3 million Euros in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Irelan d after seven weeks on release. Table shows the total gross of the top ten Irish films.
In: Screen International n1517 30 Sep 2005 Pages: 26-27
Title: Shaking up historyAuthor: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Director Ken Loach and producer Rebecca O'Brien explain the challenges of making their period film The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, financed by 21 different sources. Includes box office tables on Loach's and Irish-themed political films.
In: Film Ireland n99 Jul/Aug 2004 Pages: 24-27
Title: The double death of Véronique.Author: CULLINANE, Jeremiah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comparison of WHEN THE SKY FALLS and VERONICA GUERIN.
In: Screen International nSpec. The Films vol.1 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Oscars 2003: the films volume 1Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part one of a two-part supplement which looks at the 40 or so films competing for an Oscar for films released in 2003. Includes an assessment of Joel Schumacher's VERONIC GUERIN [p.16].
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n1 January 2004 Page: 32
Title: Score: CD reviewsAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n93 Jul/Aug 2003 Pages: 12-15
Title: Bruck & meAuthor: WALSH, Stephen Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter Stephen Walsh interviewed VERONIC GUERIN producer Jerry Bruckheimer during the film's shooting in Dublin.
In: Film Ireland n93 Jul/Aug 2003 Page: 32
Title: VERONICA GUERINAuthor: KITSON, Niall Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n40 2003 Page: 39
Title: Film music review: new filmsAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: National Film Theatre Programmes July 2003 Page: 7
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - July 2003: no known title]Language: English
In: Premiere n319 September 2003 Page: 46
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: [C.N.] Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Cinema Scope n16 Autumn 2003 Page: 73
Title: currency: print the legendAuthor: WINTER, Jessica Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1413 18 Jul 2003 Page: 21,24
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n171 September 2003 Page: 20
Title: Front row: the truth about Colin Farrell!Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Joel Schumacher comments on the making of VERONICA GUERIN and on working with actor Colin Farrell.
In: Screen International n1433 12 Dec 2003 Page: 29
Title: Awards countdown: Oscar playersAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cate Blanchett discusses her roles in The MISSING and VERONICA GUERIN.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n10 October 2003 Pages: 70-71
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KELLY, Richard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 4 Aug 2003 Page: 21
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n3 November 2003 Page: 24
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n3 November 2003 Page: 28
Title: Q&AArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief interview with director Joel Schumacher who discusses how he chooses a project, and refers to his latest film VERONICA GUERIN.
In: Empire n161 November 2002 Page: 36
Title: Pipeline: Veronica GuerinAuthor: EIMER, David Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v372 n33 19 Mar 2002 Page: 19
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v372 n22 5 Mar 2002 Page: 60
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n85 Feb/Mar 2002 Page: 44
Title: Chasing the FactsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n86 May/Jun 2002 Page: 44
Title: Dragon onArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n86 May/Jun 2002 Page: 45
Title: Production NewsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Dates: 2003 (Copyright), 01 August 2003 (Release)Countries: USA, United Kingdom, IrelandDirector: Joel Schumacher
Synopsis: Biopic of Veronica Guerin, a journalist who was determined to expose the drug dealers operating in Dublin, and was gunned down in June 1996.
Genre: Biopic
Subjects: Journalists, Dublin (city), Drugs
Credits
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©/Presented by: Touchstone Pictures, ©: Inc. Jerry Bruckheimer, Co-produced by: Persevere Productions Limited, World 2000 Entertainment Ltd, Presented by: Jerry Bruckheimer Films, [Production Company]: Merrion Film Productions, Executive Producer: Chad Oman, Executive Producer: Mike Stenson, Executive Producer: Ned Dowd, Produced by: Jerry Bruckheimer, Associate Producer: Morgan O'Sullivan, Associate Producer: James Flynn, Associate Producer: Paul Tucker, Associate Producer: Pat Sandston, Associate Producer: Eli Richbourg, Exec i/c of Production for Jerry B Films: KristieAnne Reed, Unit Production Manager: Séamus McInerney, Production Co-ordinator: Maria Collins, Production Accountant: Neil Chaplin, Location Manager: Cara Gavigan, Location Manager (2nd Unit): Clodagh Tierney, Assistant Location Manager: Eoin Holohan, Assistant Location Manager: Gail Munnelly, Assistant Location Manager: Mairead Sandford, Andrew Wilson, Post-production Co-ordinator: Tami R. Goldman, Post-production Co-ordinator (UK): Alison Odell, 2nd Unit Director: Eli Richbourg, 2nd Unit Director: Jeremy Garelick, Assistant Director (1st): Tommy Gormley, Assistant Director (2nd): Karen Richards, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Raymond Kirk, Assistant Director (3rd): Aoife Thunder, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): Luke Johnston, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 2nd): Therese Friel, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 2nd 2nd): Marcus Lynch, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 3rd): Seán Griffin, Script Supervisor: Jean Bourne, Casting: Nuala Moiselle, Casting: Frank Moiselle, Screenplay: Carol Doyle, Screenplay: Mary Agnes Donoghue, Story: Carol Doyle, Director of Photography: Brendan Galvin, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Sean Corcoran, Aerial Cameraman (2nd Unit): Adam Dale, Aerial Technician (2nd Unit): Glynn Williams, Camera Operator: Des Whelan, Focus Puller (A Camera): John Conroy, Focus Puller (B Camera): Alan Butler, Focus Puller (2nd Unit): David Grennan, Clapper Loader (A Camera): Philip Mckeon, Clapper Loader (B Camera): Sarah Frances, Clapper Loader (2nd Unit): Conor Crowley, Gaffer: Michael McDermott, Stills Photography: Jonathan Hession, Visual Effects: The Mill, Mill (Visual Effects Supervisor): Steve Murgatroyd, Mill (Visual Effects Shoot Supervisor): Simon Stanley Clamp, Mill (Visual Effects Producer): Lorea Hoye, Mill (Visual Effects Editor): Lars Vinther, Mill (Compositor): Ian Plumb, Mill (Compositor): David Bowman, Grant Connor, Mill (Digital Preparation): Guy Elson, Mill (Digital Preparation): Craig Rowe, Giacomo Bargellesi, Mill Motion Control (VFX Shoot Producr): Rob Delicata, Mill Motion Control (VFX Cameraman/DoP): Malcolm Wooldridge, Mill Motion Control (VFX Asst Dir 1st): Dave Pearson, Mill Motion Control (VFX Camera Operatr): Jay Mallet, Special Effects Supervisor: Kevin Byrne, Special Effects Technician: Kevin Nolan, Special Effects Technician: Jimmy Lumsden, Special Effects Technician: Gerry Farrell, Special Effects Technician: Kevan Byrne, Aidan Byrne, Film Editor: David Gamble, Additional Editor: Fabienne Rawley, Assistant Editor: Matthew Tucker, Assistant Editor: Sinead Mcgoldrick, Assistant Editor: Anna Marie O'flanagan, Production Designer: Nathan Crowley, Supervising Art Director: Patrick Lumb, Art Director: Julie Ochipinti, Standby Art Director: Colman Corish, Art Department Co-ordinator: Sandra Campbell, Set Designer: Gary McGinty, Set Designer: Brendan Rankin, Set Decorator: Paki Smith, Illustrator: Romek Delimata, Property Master: Paul Hedges, Construction Manager: Colm Bassett, Costume Designer: Joan Bergin, Wardrobe Supervisor: Ger Scully, Make-up Artist: Ailbhe Lemass, Make-up Artist to Ms Blanchett: Morag Ross, Make-up Assistant: Sharon Doyle, Key Hair: Dee Corcoran, Hair Assistant: Lorri Ann Dobbins-king, Music Composed by: Harry Gregson-Williams, Electronic Violin: Hugh Marsh, Featured Vocalist: Brian O'Donnell, Concert Master: Gavyn Wright, Music Preparation: Tony Stanton, Music Supervisor: Maggie Rodford, Music Contractor: Isobel Griffiths, Supervising Music Editor: Marc Streidenfelt, Music Editor: Sophie Cornet, Sound Mixer: Kieran Horgan, Boom Operator: Noel Quinn, Dubbing Mixer: Robin O'Donoghue, Re-recording Mixer: Robin O'Donoghue, Richard Street, Recordist: Nigel Bennet, Supervising Sound Editor: John Downer, Dialogue Editor: Sarah Morton, Loop Group: Artmedia Loops Limited, ADR Mixer: Alan Snelling, ADR Mixer: Robert Farr, ADR Mixer: John Fitzgerald, ADR Mixer: Keith Alexander, ADR Mixer: Mark Sheeran, ADR Mixer: Peter Blayney, ADR Editor: Paul McFadden, Foley Artist: Jason Swanscott, Foley Artist: Paula Boram, Foley Mixer: Ian Tapp, Foley Editor: Oliver Tarne, Stunt Co-ordinator: Philippe Zone, Stunt Performer: Kelly Dent, Stunt Performer: Reggie Blain, Stunt Performer: Laura Fox, Stunt Performer: Dominic Hewitt, Stunt Performer: Giedrius Nagys, Stunt Performer: Gareth Robinson, Stunt Performer: Alan xWalsh, Donal O'Farrell, Consultant: Mike Sager, Additional Research: Emily O'Reilly, Dialogue Coach: Brendan Gunn, Armourer: John McKenna, Helicopter Pilot (2nd Unit): John O'Sullivan, Unit Publicist: Kate Bowe
Cast
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Cate Blanchett (Veronica Guerin), Gerard McSorley (John Gilligan), Ciarán Hinds (John 'The Coach' 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), Garrett Keogh (Tony Gregory), Maria Mcdermottroe (Geraldine Gilligan), Paudge Behan (Brian Meehan), Joe Hanley (Eugene 'Dutchie' Holland), David Murray (Charles Bowden), Karl Shiels (Gilligan gang member 1), Barry Mcevoy (Gilligan gang member 2), Gina Costigan (Traynor's girlfriend), Alan Devine (Gerry Hutch), Gerry O'Brien (Martin Cahill), Gabrielle Reidy (Frances Cahill), Paul Roe (Tommy Mullen), David Herlihy (Peter 'Fatso' Mitchell), Darragh Kelly (Terry Fagan), Colin Farrell (tattooed boy), Laurence Kinlan (Timmy, 14 year old junkie), Danielle Fox-Clarke (girl junkie), Sarah O'Reilly-Maloney (girl junkie 2), Paul Ronan (Jimmy Guerin), Philip O'Sullivan (solicitor), Niall Tobin (Judge Ballaugh), Kevin Mchugh (judge at assault trial), Joe Taylor (priest at Bernadette's church), Vincent Mccabe (priest at funeral), Des Cave (police spokesman), Luke Hayden (protection Garda 1), Joe Gallagher (protection Garda 2), Ned Dennehy (Jamey the Tout), Tommy O'Neill (Cahill thug 1), Shane McCabe (Cahill thug 2), Brian Mcguinness (Cahill thug 3), Sally Ann Doddy (Mrs Hutch), Aaron Harris (press conference reporter 1), Jonathan White (press conference reporter 2), Maggie Wade (Coleen the parole clerk), Ann Cassin (woman newscaster), Elizabeth Moynihan (woman newscaster 2), Jimmy Greeley (newscaster 1), Brian Dobson (newscaster 2), Kevin Reynolds (studio interviewer 1), Gerry Ryan (studio interviewer 2), Barbara Brennan (jealous journalist 1), Gary Lilburn (jealous journalist 2), Jane Brennan (jealous journalist 3), Frank Smith (jealous journalist 4), Malachy Mckenna (male officer 1), Kieran Hurley (male officer 2), Terry Byrne (man in registry office), Mick Nolan (tax assessor), Barbara Ryan (Aengus' secretary), Enda Oates (warehouse worker 1), Martin Dunne (warehouse worker 2), Helen Norton (witness nurse 1), Noelle Brown (witness nurse 2), Veronica Duffy (ICU attendant), Brian Munn (elegant equestrian), Cathy White (elegant equestrian woman), Amy Shiels (Gilligan's mistress), Fiona Glascott (Meehan's girlfriend), Shelly Smith (gang girlfriend 1), Grainne Debuitlear (gang girlfriend 2), Emily Kelly (gang girlfriend 3), Vanessa Keogh (hooker 1), Niall Toibín
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(25)
In: Radio Times 13 Jun 2009 Page: 35Title: Truth and ConsequencesAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1559 18 Aug 2006 Page: 21
Title: Mighty WindAuthor: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Ken Loach's The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY has grossed 3.3 million Euros in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Irelan d after seven weeks on release. Table shows the total gross of the top ten Irish films.
In: Screen International n1517 30 Sep 2005 Pages: 26-27
Title: Shaking up historyAuthor: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Director Ken Loach and producer Rebecca O'Brien explain the challenges of making their period film The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, financed by 21 different sources. Includes box office tables on Loach's and Irish-themed political films.
In: Film Ireland n99 Jul/Aug 2004 Pages: 24-27
Title: The double death of Véronique.Author: CULLINANE, Jeremiah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comparison of WHEN THE SKY FALLS and VERONICA GUERIN.
In: Screen International nSpec. The Films vol.1 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Oscars 2003: the films volume 1Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part one of a two-part supplement which looks at the 40 or so films competing for an Oscar for films released in 2003. Includes an assessment of Joel Schumacher's VERONIC GUERIN [p.16].
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n1 January 2004 Page: 32
Title: Score: CD reviewsAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n93 Jul/Aug 2003 Pages: 12-15
Title: Bruck & meAuthor: WALSH, Stephen Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter Stephen Walsh interviewed VERONIC GUERIN producer Jerry Bruckheimer during the film's shooting in Dublin.
In: Film Ireland n93 Jul/Aug 2003 Page: 32
Title: VERONICA GUERINAuthor: KITSON, Niall Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n40 2003 Page: 39
Title: Film music review: new filmsAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: National Film Theatre Programmes July 2003 Page: 7
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - July 2003: no known title]Language: English
In: Premiere n319 September 2003 Page: 46
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: [C.N.] Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Cinema Scope n16 Autumn 2003 Page: 73
Title: currency: print the legendAuthor: WINTER, Jessica Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1413 18 Jul 2003 Page: 21,24
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n171 September 2003 Page: 20
Title: Front row: the truth about Colin Farrell!Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Joel Schumacher comments on the making of VERONICA GUERIN and on working with actor Colin Farrell.
In: Screen International n1433 12 Dec 2003 Page: 29
Title: Awards countdown: Oscar playersAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cate Blanchett discusses her roles in The MISSING and VERONICA GUERIN.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n10 October 2003 Pages: 70-71
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KELLY, Richard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 4 Aug 2003 Page: 21
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n3 November 2003 Page: 24
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n3 November 2003 Page: 28
Title: Q&AArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief interview with director Joel Schumacher who discusses how he chooses a project, and refers to his latest film VERONICA GUERIN.
In: Empire n161 November 2002 Page: 36
Title: Pipeline: Veronica GuerinAuthor: EIMER, David Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v372 n33 19 Mar 2002 Page: 19
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v372 n22 5 Mar 2002 Page: 60
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n85 Feb/Mar 2002 Page: 44
Title: Chasing the FactsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n86 May/Jun 2002 Page: 44
Title: Dragon onArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n86 May/Jun 2002 Page: 45
Title: Production NewsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English