An Irish journalist writes a series of stories about drug dealers.An Irish journalist writes a series of stories about drug dealers.An Irish journalist writes a series of stories about drug dealers.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 14 nominations total
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe dance scene where Veronica dances with her family to "Everlasting Love" was added in on the spot by Cate Blanchett.
- GoofsDuring the epilogue, it is claimed that in an emergency Parliament session, the Government altered the Constitution. This is inaccurate for two reasons. Firstly, no such amendment of the Constitution occurred. Secondly, when an amendment is made, the Government alone does not have the authority to enact it: it may only propose such amendments to the people, in the form of a referendum.
- Quotes
Veronica Guerin: You'd do the same. If you saw those kids on the street, you would do the same.
- Crazy creditsDisclaimer in closing credits: "Chris Mulligan is a fictional composite character based in part on several different people, and certain events in which the character is depicted have been fictionalised for dramatic effect."
- SoundtracksFuneral Song
Written by Harry Gregson-Williams, Hugh Marsh, Patrick Cassidy and Trevor Horn
Produced by Trevor Horn
Performed by Sinéad O'Connor
Featured review
I've been revaluing Joel Schumacher as a director for some years. I was used to think he was just a typical Hollywood movie maker. But I understood this man does commercial features whenever he needs money ("Batman forever", "Batman & Robin", "The client", "A time to kill"), as he gets it he manages to do good and more personal films.
In fact his mainstream movies are quite boring and mannered. Fortunately Schumacher is much better with more alternative or low-budget films ("Falling down", "Tigerland", "Phone booth"). "Veronica Guerin" belongs to this category.
I'm also happy, in this case, that a blockbuster producer like Jerry Bruckheimer manages not to spoil the movie with artificial tricks.
Veronica Guerin seems to me a symbol of Irish tragicalness. I mean, the tragicalness you can find in works of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, in stories and legends of Ireland as well. Sadly, her story is true.
The film has the right speed in presenting all the facts, it is simple and well acted -Cate Blanchett's performance is outstanding.
Maybe Joel Schumacher, in the final part, looses a little the sense of rhythm because he wants us to be moved and touched (and we are, indeed. Because it's a shame that a woman and a brave journalist as well had to pay that price). But it's a true story, as I said. The film is valid because it denounces the "conspiracy of silence" and inaction from authorities.
In fact his mainstream movies are quite boring and mannered. Fortunately Schumacher is much better with more alternative or low-budget films ("Falling down", "Tigerland", "Phone booth"). "Veronica Guerin" belongs to this category.
I'm also happy, in this case, that a blockbuster producer like Jerry Bruckheimer manages not to spoil the movie with artificial tricks.
Veronica Guerin seems to me a symbol of Irish tragicalness. I mean, the tragicalness you can find in works of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, in stories and legends of Ireland as well. Sadly, her story is true.
The film has the right speed in presenting all the facts, it is simple and well acted -Cate Blanchett's performance is outstanding.
Maybe Joel Schumacher, in the final part, looses a little the sense of rhythm because he wants us to be moved and touched (and we are, indeed. Because it's a shame that a woman and a brave journalist as well had to pay that price). But it's a true story, as I said. The film is valid because it denounces the "conspiracy of silence" and inaction from authorities.
- michelerealini
- Mar 7, 2004
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Chasing the Dragon: The Veronica Guerin Story
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $17,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,571,504
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $611,276
- Oct 19, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $9,439,660
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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