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Five Minutes of Heaven
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Five Minutes of Heaven

2009-01-19 · 89 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Drama · Thriller

The story of former Ulster Volunteer Force member Alistair Little. Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffin's brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two.

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Directors
Oliver Hirschbiegel
Production companies
Pathe, BBC Film, Big Fish Films, Ruby Films, Element Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, Ireland
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 364,355

Top Cast

Liam NeesonLiam NeesonAlistair Little
James NesbittJames NesbittJoe Griffin
Anamaria MarincaAnamaria MarincaVika
Mark RyderMark RyderYoung Alistair - 1975
Niamh CusackNiamh CusackAlistair's Mum - 1975
Paul GarrettAlistair's Dad - 1975
Gerard JordanGerard JordanJim - 1975
Conor MacNeillConor MacNeillDave - 1975
Diarmuid NoyesDiarmuid NoyesAndy - 1975
Mathew McElhinneyStuart - 1975
Barry McEvoyBarry McEvoyJoe's Chauffeur
Richard DormerRichard DormerMichael
Andrea IrvineAndrea IrvineSarah
Pauline HuttonSharon
Katy GleadhillFiona
Jonathan HardenJonathan HardenDavid
Stella McCuskerStella McCuskerStephanie
Daniel McCleanLiam
Emma NeillKatie
Amber O'DohertyKirsty

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