I Am Ireland(1959)
Mise Éire
I Am Ireland Synopsis
Inspired by Patrick Pearse’s poem Mise Éire (“I Am Ireland”), this documentary assembles archival footage from across Europe to trace the rise of Irish nationalism from the 1890s through the 1916 Easter Rising. Directed by George Morrison, the film chronicles key figures and events of the independence movement, with Irish-language narration and a score by Seán Ó Riada.
I Am Ireland (1959) is a documentary and history film directed by George Morrison, released on September 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Liam Budhlaeir and Padraig O'Raghallaigh. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- George Morrison
- Writers:
- Sean MacReamoinn
- Status:
- Released
I Am Ireland Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by George Morrison, written by Sean MacReamoinn.
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I Am Ireland Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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I Am Ireland – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Am Ireland online?
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I Am Ireland (1959) is available to stream on IFI@Home, and to rent or buy from IFI@Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in I Am Ireland?
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The main cast of I Am Ireland (1959) includes Liam Budhlaeir and Padraig O'Raghallaigh. The film was directed by George Morrison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Am Ireland released?
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I Am Ireland was released on September 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is I Am Ireland worth watching?
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I Am Ireland (1959) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.