Veronica Guerin
"Why would anyone want to kill Veronica Guerin?"
Originally released in 2003. Veronica Guerin is a drama/crime film. directed by Joel Schumacher.
Starring Cate Blanchett, Gerard McSorley, and Ciarán Hinds
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (326 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.4M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Cate Blanchett
as Veronica Guerin
Gerard McSorley
as John Gilligan
Ciarán Hinds
as John Traynor
Brenda Fricker
as Bernie Guerin
Don Wycherley
as Chris Mulligan
Barry Barnes
as Graham Turley
Simon O'Driscoll
as Cathal Turley
Emmet Bergin
as Aengus Fanning
Charlotte Bradley
as Ann Harris
Mark Lambert
as Willy Kealy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,439,660
Production Companies
- Jerry Bruckheimer Films
- Touchstone Pictures
- Persevere Productions Ltd.
- World 2000 Entertainment
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 responsibl...
Who directed Veronica Guerin?
Veronica Guerin was directed by Joel Schumacher.
How long is Veronica Guerin?
Veronica Guerin has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Veronica Guerin released?
Veronica Guerin was released on July 11, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Veronica Guerin?
The main cast of Veronica Guerin includes Cate Blanchett, Gerard McSorley, Ciarán Hinds, Brenda Fricker, Don Wycherley.
Is Veronica Guerin worth watching?
Veronica Guerin has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 326 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.