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My Left Foot

Christy Brown is born with cerebral palsy to a large, poor Irish family. His mother, Mrs. Brown, recognizes the intelligence and humanity in the lad everyone else regards as a vegetable. Eventually, Christy matures into a cantankerous artist who uses his dexterous left foot to write and paint.

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Cast & Crew See All

Daniel Day-Lewis
Christy Brown
Brenda Fricker
Mrs. Brown
Alison Whelan
Sheila

Awards

  • 1990 - Oscar - Best Picture - nominated
  • 1990 - Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role - winner
  • 1990 - Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - winner
  • 1990 - Oscar - Best Director - nominated

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