My Left Foot (1989)

Christy Writes His First Word

Christy (Hugh O’Conor) writes his first word, to the astonishment of his family.

Directed by Jim Sheridan.

Released in 1989 by Miramax Films.

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  • character-type: Mother
  • character-type: Father
  • character-type: Crippled Man
  • action: Write
  • primary-genre: Foreign
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: British Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Tearjerkers
  • secondary-genre: Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on Real Life
  • secondary-genre: British Movies
  • secondary-genre: Biographical Dramas
  • mood: Inspiring
  • mood: Feel-Good
  • prop: Floor
  • prop: Chalk
  • setting: House
  • setting: Living Room
  • theme: Accomplishment
  • theme: Determination
  • actor: Hugh O'Conor
  • actor: Ray McAnally
  • actor: Brenda Fricker
  • director: Jim Sheridan
  • producer: Noel Pearson
  • producer: Steve Morrison
  • producer: Arthur Lappin
  • producer: Paul M. Heller
  • cinematographer: Jack Conroy
  • composer: Elmer Bernstein
  • editor: J. Patrick Duffner
  • costume-designer: Joan Bergin
  • production-designer: Austen Spriggs
  • role-name: Mr. Brown
  • role-name: Mrs. Brown
  • role-name: Christy Brown
  • screenwriter: Jim Sheridan
  • screenwriter: Shane Connaughton
  • screenwriter: Christy Brown
  • year: 1989
  • studio: Miramax Films