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When the Sky Falls

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When the Sky Falls (2000)

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Reviews Counted:6

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Average Rating:4.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: An Irish journalist (Joan Allen) discovers a drug ring in Dublin, which leads her deep into the world of organized crime. As she digs deeper into the case, she becomes aware of the inability of the... An Irish journalist (Joan Allen) discovers a drug ring in Dublin, which leads her deep into the world of organized crime. As she digs deeper into the case, she becomes aware of the inability of the Police to help her. Based on the true story of "The Sunday Independent" reporter Veronica Guerin, WHEN THE SKY FALLS premiered on Sky TV in the U.K. [More]

Starring: Joan Allen, Patrick Bergen, Pete Postlethwaite, Liam Cunningham

Starring: Joan Allen, Patrick Bergen, Pete Postlethwaite, Liam Cunningham

Director: John Mackenzie

Director: John Mackenzie

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Rich Cline
Rich Cline
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A witless examination of a woman who is only ever seen in superficial details.

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