My Left Foot (film)

My Left Foot, by Christy Brown, is a 1989 autobiographical film which tells the story of Christy Brown, an Irishman born with cerebral palsy, who can only move his left foot. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Alison Whelan, Kirsten Sheridan, Declan Croghan, Eanna MacLiam, Marie Conmee and Cyril Cusack.

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1989 - Autobiographical - Christy Brown - Irishman - Cerebral palsy - Daniel Day-Lewis - Brenda Fricker - Cyril Cusack

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The movie was adapted by Shane Connaughton and Jim Sheridan from the book of the same name by Christy Brown. It was directed by Sheridan.

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Jim Sheridan - The book of the same name - Christy Brown

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It won Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Daniel Day-Lewis) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Brenda Fricker). It was also nominated for Best Director, Best Picture and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.

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Academy Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Best Director - Best Picture - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

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