Official movie poster for Veronica Guerin (2003), a drama crime film

Veronica Guerin(2003)

Why would anyone want to kill Veronica Guerin?

6.7(346)1h 38m2003-07-11
DramaCrimeThriller

Veronica Guerin 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.

Veronica Guerin (2003) is a drama, crime and thriller film directed by Joel Schumacher, released on July 11, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Cate Blanchett, Gerard McSorley, Ciarán Hinds and Brenda Fricker. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 346 ratings.

Director:
Joel Schumacher
Writers:
Carol Doyle, Mary Agnes Donoghue, Carol Doyle
Producers:
Jerry Bruckheimer
Cinematographer:
Brendan Galvin
Composer:
Harry Gregson-Williams
Production:
Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Touchstone Pictures, Persevere Productions Ltd., World 2000 Entertainment
Budget:
$17,000,000
Revenue:
$9,439,660
Status:
Released

Veronica Guerin (2003) Trailer

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Veronica Guerin Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 346 ratings.

John Chard

8/10

You'd do the same. If you saw those kids on the street, you would do the same. The assassination of Dublin crime reporter Veronica Guerin in 1996 shook Ireland to the core, her murder saw a public swell of determination to rid the country of its drug peddlers. Joel Schumacher's film is an in depth interpretation of the woman, her beliefs, her family life, her complexities and her stoicism to root out the drug…

Reviewed on March 3, 2020

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Veronica Guerin – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Veronica Guerin online?

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Veronica Guerin (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Veronica Guerin?

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The main cast of Veronica Guerin (2003) includes Cate Blanchett, Gerard McSorley, Ciarán Hinds, Brenda Fricker and Don Wycherley. The film was directed by Joel Schumacher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Veronica Guerin released?

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Veronica Guerin was released on July 11, 2003 and runs for 1h 38m.

Is Veronica Guerin worth watching?

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Veronica Guerin (2003) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 346 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Veronica Guerin?

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