Veronica Guerin
“Why would anyone want to kill 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cate Blanchett: Veronica Guerin Trailer (2003)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-29
Top Cast
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Cate Blanchett
Veronica Guerin
Gerard McSorley
John Gilligan
Ciarán Hinds
John Traynor
Brenda Fricker
Bernie Guerin
Don Wycherley
Chris Mulligan
Barry Barnes
Graham Turley
Simon O'Driscoll
Cathal Turley
Emmet Bergin
Aengus Fanning
Charlotte Bradley
Ann Harris
Mark Lambert
Willy Kealy
Garrett Keogh
Tony Gregory
Maria McDermottroe
Geraldine Gilligan
Paudge Behan
Brian Meehan
Joe Hanley
Eugene 'Dutchie' Holland
David Murray
Charles Bowden
Karl Shiels
Gilligan Gang Member No. 1
Barry McEvoy
Gilligan Gang Member No. 2
Gina Costigan
Traynor's Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 21, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.56x
-$7.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Doyle, Mary Agnes Donoghue
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Veronica Guerin
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.4M
- Production Studios
- Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Touchstone Pictures, Persevere Productions Ltd., World 2000 Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Schumacher
Carol Doyle, Mary Agnes Donoghue
Harry Gregson-Williams
Brendan Galvin
David Gamble
Chad Oman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Ned Dowd, Mike Stenson
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Joel Schumacher
Director
Carol Doyle
Screenplay
Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
Brendan Galvin
Director of Photography
David Gamble
Editor
Mary Agnes Donoghue
Screenplay
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Nathan Crowley
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Veronica Guerin
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What is Veronica Guerin about?
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.
Who directed Veronica Guerin?
Veronica Guerin was directed by Joel Schumacher.
Who stars in Veronica Guerin?
The principal cast of Veronica Guerin includes Cate Blanchett, Gerard McSorley, Ciarán Hinds, Brenda Fricker, Don Wycherley.
When was Veronica Guerin released and how long is it?
Veronica Guerin was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Veronica Guerin?
Veronica Guerin had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $9.4M at the worldwide box office (0.56 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Veronica Guerin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Veronica Guerin was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Veronica Guerin?
Veronica Guerin holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).