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Barbaric Genius

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 14m
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6.5/10
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Barbaric Genius (2011)
Documentary

The remarkable story of John Healy's rise from wino and street thief to chess master and award-winning author.The remarkable story of John Healy's rise from wino and street thief to chess master and award-winning author.The remarkable story of John Healy's rise from wino and street thief to chess master and award-winning author.

  • Director
    • Paul Duane
  • Stars
    • Frank Boyle
    • Dick Fitzgerald
    • John Healy
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
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    • Director
      • Paul Duane
    • Stars
      • Frank Boyle
      • Dick Fitzgerald
      • John Healy
    • 1User review
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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      • Paul Duane
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    • Alternate versions
      Shorter TV version with a different voiceover aired on Irish TV, January 2011, under the title John Healy - You Have Been Warned

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • John Healy: After Oblivion
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
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      • €65,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 14 minutes
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