My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown

No one expects much from Christy Brown, a boy with cerebral palsy born into a working-class Irish family. Though Christy is a spastic quadriplegic and essentially paralyzed, a miraculous event occurs when, at the age of 5, he demonstrates control of his left foot by using chalk to scrawl a word on the floor. With the help of his steely mother — and no shortage of grit and determination — Christy overcomes his infirmity to become a painter, poet and author.

Tagline

“A film about life, laughter, and the occasional miracle.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Jim Sheridan

Original Language

EN

What is My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown about?

No one expects much from Christy Brown, a boy with cerebral palsy born into a working-class Irish family. Though Christy is a spastic quadriplegic and essentially paralyzed, a miraculous event occurs when, at the age of 5, he demonstrates control of his left foot by using chalk to scrawl a word on the floor. With the help of his steely mother — and no shortage of grit and determination — Christy overcomes his infirmity to become a painter, poet and author.

Who directed My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?

My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown was directed by Jim Sheridan.

When was My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown released?

My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown was released on April 7, 1989.

How long is My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?

My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown has a runtime of 1h 43m.

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