On an annual fishing trip with his friends in the Australian outback, Stewart Kane (Gabriel Byrne) happens upon the body of a murdered young woman in the river. Rather than return to town and report the death immediately, Stewart and his friends continue fishing and report their gruesome find days later. When Stewart's wife, Claire (Laura Linney), discovers what happened, she is deeply trouble by her husband's inaction and questions her faith in their relationship. As Claire tries to make things right with the dead girl's family, her marriage is pushed to its limit and she risks losing her once peaceful life. Directed by Ray Lawrence. With Tatea Reilly, Sean Rees-Wemyss and Eva Lazzaro. Categories: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 2006.
Gabriel Byrne in Jindabyne
Robert Clayton Dean (Will Smith) is a successful lawyer who stumbles upon evidence of a high-stakes political murder conspiracy. Hunted by a rogue NSA agent (Jon Voight) and his henchmen, Dean must turn to a surveillance expert and former spy (Gene Hackman) to help him escape the network of assassins coming after him. Directed by Tony Scott. With Jason Lee, Lisa Bonet, Barry Pepper and Stuart Wilson. Categories: Politics, Action, Drama, Thriller. Year: 1998.
Gabriel Byrne in Enemy of the State
Verbal Kent (Kevin Spacey) is the only surviving member of a gang of criminals brought together for a waterfront drug heist. As Verbal recounts his story for the police chief (Chazz Palminteri), he describes the assembly of the gang (Benicio Del Toro, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Pollak and Gabriel Byrne) and how their plan went awry. Looming in the background is the mysterious Keyser Soze, a legendary, murderous criminal whom no one is sure even exists. Directed by Bryan Singer. With Pete Postlethwaite and Dan Hedaya. Categories: Crime, Thriller, Mystery. Year: 1995.
Gabriel Byrne in The Usual Suspects
The latest version of the timeless classic by Louisa May Alcott, this version features Winona Ryder as Jo, the most adventurous sister. Claire Danes is Beth, the fragile sister, while Trini Alvarado is Meg, the first to marry. Kirsten Dunst is Amy, the youngest and most carefree, while Susan Sarandon plays the strong-willed matriarch who raises them. Directed by Gillian Armstrong. Categories: Drama, Family, Romance. Year: 1994.
Gabriel Byrne in Little Women
Leo (Albert Finney) is a crime boss at war with Johnny Caspar (Jon Polito), the only mobster able to stand up to Leo's criminal empire. When tension between the gangs reaches a boiling point, Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne) steps in to keep the peace, but finds himself in over his head when he's ordered to kill the lowlife Bernie (John Turturro), brother to Leo's girlfriend Verna (Marcia Gay Harden). Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. With Al Mancini and Mike Starr. Categories: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 1990.
Gabriel Byrne in Miller's Crossing
Arthur (Nigel Terry) is a legendary hero destined to be king. Wielding the mythical sword Excalibur, Arthur must rely on the counsel of the wise wizard Merlin (Nicol Williamson) to protect him against the force of his evil sister, Morgana (Helen Mirren), and their wicked son, Mordred (Robert Addie), born of incest and magic. Directed by John Boorman. With Gabriel Byrne, Nicholas Clay, Paul Geoffrey, Patrick Stewart and Liam Neeson. Categories: Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 1981.
Gabriel Byrne in Excalibur