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Fri 08 Aug 2007Shooting starsPierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson play hunted and hunter in a new western, Seraphim Falls. Michael Dwyer tracks down the Irish dream team and hears about the Irish in Hollywood, invitations to play Bond, and American accentsThe handsomely photographed western Seraphim Falls finally brings together two of Ireland's leading actors, who were born within a year of each other: Liam Neeson on June 7th, 1952 in Ballymena, Co Antrim, and Pierce Brosnan on May 16th, 1953 in Navan, Co Meath. Directed by David Von Ancken, the movie is set in the aftermath of the American Civil War and is based around an extended chase involving two men who fought on opposite sides - Brosnan as the prey and Neeson his dogged pursuer. Enemies on screen, the two actors are in the mood for friendly banter when we meet.