Veronica Guerin (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Veronica Guerin is a 2003 biographical thriller directed by Joel Schumacher, starring Cate Blanchett, Ciarán Hinds and Brenda Fricker. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $9.4 million worldwide on a $17 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) at the Golden Globes 2004. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $17M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Veronica Guerin About?
The premise of Veronica Guerin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This gripping true story follows fearless investigative reporter Veronica Guerin as she challenges Dublin's dangerous drug trade. Her relentless pursuit of the truth leads her to confront John Gilligan, a ruthless crime boss determined to suppress her reporting. As Guerin digs deeper into the world of addiction and organized crime, she risks her safety to expose the truth and fight for justice.
Veronica Guerin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- strong female character
- strong female lead
- tough woman
- murder of a journalist
- shooting a woman
- contract murder
- ex convict
- man punches a woman
- character name as title
- female police officer
- based on real person
- car
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- german car
- opel calibra
- true crime
- female pedal pumping
- female protagonist
- ira irish republican army
- opel the car
- tragedy drama
- yamaha the car
- child
- irish
- journalist
- drug lord
- criminal
- gunshot
- chase
- beating
- assassination
- informant
- drug dealer
- reporter
- f rated
- two word title
- main character shot
- death of protagonist
- murdered in a car
- dead woman with eyes open
- heroine dies
- death of title character
- revenge
- hitman
- overdose
- illegal drugs
- church service
- estate
- police protection
- money laundering
- reckless driving
Veronica Guerin Cast
Cate Blanchett leads the cast, with Ciarán Hinds and Brenda Fricker. Directed by Joel Schumacher.
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Director Joel Schumacher
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Veronica Guerin Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Veronica Guerin 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 66% User score
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Veronica Guerin Plot Summary
What happens in Veronica Guerin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Veronica Guerin is an intrepid crime reporter for the Sunday Independent, fiercely devoted to uncovering the truth behind Dublin’s burgeoning illegal drug trade. As she witnesses its devastating impact on the city’s working-class citizens, particularly its youth, her resolve hardens to expose those culpable.
Full summary
The whole story of Veronica Guerin, scene by scene
Veronica Guerin Box Office & Budget
Veronica Guerin grossed $9.4 million worldwide on a $17 million budget, 56% of what it cost. $1.6 million came from the US and Canada and $7.9 million (83%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.4M
56% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
- International
- $7.9M
- Budget
- $17M
Veronica Guerin Awards & Nominations
Veronica Guerin earned 3 award nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) at the Golden Globes 2004. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the IFTA Awards 2003.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Cate Blanchett
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IFTA Awards 2003 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film/TV
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Film/TV
Veronica Guerin Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Veronica Guerin.
How Well Do You Know Veronica Guerin?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Veronica Guerin
39 cars on screen, including the 1991 Opel Calibra and the 1998 Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer.
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1991 Opel Calibra Main role -
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1983 Bedford TL Minor role -
1988 BMW 5 E34 Minor role
Veronica Guerin Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “鍥而不捨” and “锲而不舍”.
- Also known as
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- 鍥而不捨
- 锲而不舍
- Die Journalistin
- ورونیکا
- 毒家新闻
- Охота на Веронику
- Veronica Guerin - Il prezzo del coraggio
- Lapzárta - Veronica Guerin története
- ורוניקה גארין
- O Custo da Coragem
- Veronica Guerin - I sandhedens tjeneste
- Вероника Герен
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- 베로니카 게린, ვერონიკაზე ნადირობა
- Ejderin Peşinde
- ورونیکا گورین
- Veronica Guerin - I sanningens tjänst
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Veronica Guerin FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Veronica Guerin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Veronica Guerin?
Veronica Guerin runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Veronica Guerin released?
Veronica Guerin was released on October 17, 2003.
Who directed Veronica Guerin?
Veronica Guerin was directed by Joel Schumacher.
More films by Joel Schumacher Who is in the cast of Veronica Guerin?
Veronica Guerin stars Cate Blanchett, Ciarán Hinds and Brenda Fricker.
How much did Veronica Guerin make at the box office?
Veronica Guerin grossed $9.4 million worldwide ($1.6 million domestic, $7.9 million international) on a budget of $17 million.
How is Veronica Guerin rated?
Veronica Guerin has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Was Veronica Guerin nominated for any awards?
Veronica Guerin received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Veronica Guerin have a post-credit scene?
No. Veronica Guerin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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