---
title: "Veronica Guerin"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/veronica-guerin-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10629
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Veronica Guerin (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/veronica-guerin-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Veronica Guerin is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Drama, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Touchstone Pictures, Persevere Productions Ltd.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A fearless Irish reporter risks everything to expose a deadly drug empire."

### Why Watch
- Based on a true story of investigative journalism
- Depicts the rise of Ireland's drug trade
- Shows a determined protagonist confronting organized crime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent drug‑world content may be unsettling
- Runtime is relatively short
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense crime scenes and adult themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, intense, realistic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joel Schumacher
- **Networks / Studios**: Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Touchstone Pictures, Persevere Productions Ltd.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cate Blanchett** as *Veronica Guerin*
- **Gerard McSorley** as *John Gilligan*
- **Ciarán Hinds** as *John Traynor*
- **Brenda Fricker** as *Bernie Guerin*
- **Don Wycherley** as *Chris Mulligan*
- **Barry Barnes** as *Graham Turley*
- **Simon O'Driscoll** as *Cathal Turley*
- **Emmet Bergin** as *Aengus Fanning*
- **Charlotte Bradley** as *Ann Harris*
- **Mark Lambert** as *Willy Kealy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Veronica Guerin based on a real person?
Yes, it dramatizes the true story of investigative reporter Veronica Guerin.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on October 17, 2003.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as drama, crime, and thriller.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑eight minutes.

### Q: What is the main focus of the plot?
The story follows Guerin as she investigates and exposes the Irish drug trade.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Veronica Guerin — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10629)

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