{"product_id":"directed-by-jim-sheridan-four-irish-films-blu-ray","title":"Directed By... Jim Sheridan: Four Irish Films (1989 - 1997) - Limited Edition Blu-ray - Imprint Collection #138 - 141","description":"\u003cp\u003eJim Sheridan was a prominent figure of the New Wave of Irish filmmaking in the 1990s. His work has always been praised for his balance between mainstream entertainment and social statements on Irish issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Left Foot\u003c\/em\u003e (1989), which marked the first of three successful collaborations with actor and fellow Irishman Daniel Day-Lewis including \u003cem\u003eIn The Name Of The Father\u003c\/em\u003e (1993) \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eThe Boxer\u003c\/em\u003e (1997) all which earned universal acclaim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis second film \u003cem\u003eThe Field\u003c\/em\u003e (1990) (making its Blu-ray debut in this box) was overlooked at the time of release and is now ripe for re-appraisal with praised performances from Richard Harris, Sean Bean \u0026amp; John Hurt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis limited-edition collection brings all four films together for the first time with stunning HD presentations, newly produced interviews, commentaries \u0026amp; features all confirming that Sheridan is a powerful force behind the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Left Foot (1989)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Field (1990)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Name Of the Father (1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Boxer (1997)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition 4 Disc Hardbox set. 1000 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMy Left Foot (1989)\u003cstrong\u003e - \u003c\/strong\u003eImprint Collection #138\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the story of Christy Brown, this highly acclaimed film depicts his struggle for a normal life. Born with cerebral palsy into a poor, working-class Irish family, Christy was able only to control movement in his left foot and to speak in guttural sounds. With the help of his strong-willed and dedicated family and his own sheer courage and determination, he learns to grapple with life's simple physical tasks and develops into a brilliant painter, poet and author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarring Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Fiona Shaw and Ruth McCabe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of two Academy Awards® including Best Actor, Daniel Day-Lewis (1989) and winner of two BAFTAs including Best Actor, Daniel Day-Lewis (1989).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features and Technical Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNEW\u003c\/strong\u003e Audio commentary by film historian\/critic Bryan Reesman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNEW\u003c\/strong\u003e Director Jim Sheridan on My Left Foot – interview featurette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Inspirational Story: The Making of My Left Foot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - featurette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Real Christy Brown\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - featurette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheatrical Trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Aspect Ratio 1.78:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio English 5.1 Surround + 2.0 Mono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional English HOH subtitles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Field (1990) - Imprint Collection #139\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bull\" McCabe's family has farmed a field for generations, sacrificing endlessly for the sake of the land. And when the widow who owns the field decides to sell the field in a public auction, McCabe knows that he must own it. But while no one in the village would dare bid against him, an American with deep pockets decides that he needs the field to build a highway. 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