In the Name of the Father

1993 "Falsely accused. Wrongly imprisoned. He fought for justice to clear his father’s name."
8.1| 2h13m| R| en| More Info
Released: 12 December 1993 Released
Producted By: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
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A small time thief from Belfast, Gerry Conlon, is falsely implicated in the IRA bombing of a pub that kills several people while he is in London. He and his four friends are coerced by British police into confessing their guilt. Gerry's father and other relatives in London are also implicated in the crime. He spends fifteen years in prison with his father trying to prove his innocence.

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scottbeaudette This film is the epitome of heartbreaking drama, and that it's based on real events makes it deliver the punch even harder. Performances from everyone in this film are top notch. There isn't one moment that feels out of place or contrived.
adonis98-743-186503 A man's coerced confession to an IRA bombing he did not commit results in the imprisonment of his father as well. An English lawyer fights to free them. In the Name of the Father was a film that i didn't expect to like mostly because of Lewis involment since i don't like him that much as an actor but the film suprised me alot. Daniel Day-Lewis perfomance was great especially the scenes where he was going insane inside his cell, Pete Postlethwaite was also great as his father and even tho her screen time is small Emma Thompson was good too. The overall story that the film had was captivating from a certain time after the so so first act which i didn't like that much. The sountrack was also great and Bono's presence was strong in the Opening Credits and as an overall film i was entertained despite certain flaws and some ridiculous humor. (8.1/10)
Takethispunch Gerry Conlon (Daniel Day-Lewis) is shown in Belfast stripping lead from roofs of houses when security forces home in on the district with armoured cars, and a riot breaks out. Gerry's father, Giuseppe Conlon (Pete Postlethwaite), later saves him from IRA punishment, and he is sent off to London to stay with his aunt, for his own good. Instead, he finds a squat, to explore, as he puts it, "free love and dope." One evening by chance he gains entry to a prostitute's flat and he steals the £700 he finds there and chats briefly with a man sitting in a park; on that evening in Guildford there is an explosion at a pub that kills four off-duty soldiers and a civilian, and wounds sixty-five others.While Gerry has returned to Belfast to show off his stolen money, one of the squat residents talks to the authorities and the Conlon home is raided by the British Army and Royal Ulster Constabulary, who arrest Gerry and immediately place him on a military flight to the UK mainland. Gerry and his friend, Paul Hill (John Lynch) are interrogated by police who torture and threaten them until both finally agree to sign a confession after being held for up to seven days under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. When Gerry's father travels from Belfast to England to help his son, he is arrested at the aunt's home. In the subsequent trial, his aunt's family (known as the Maguire Seven, including Conlon's father) are convicted of supporting the bombing on the basis of nitroglycerin traces, and the four, including Gerry, are sentenced to long terms of imprisonment.
hollywoodnt Whenever people ask me what is my favorite movie, this still pops to the top of my list. The beautifully told story and the humanity inside of living any of our worst nightmares couldn't be more poignant and touching. Jim Sheridan is a master storyteller who weaves moments of happiness while telling stories of people facing the worst adversities. He manages to have a film with an important message, but it draws you in with complex, real characters and grippingly beautiful storytelling.And of course it has a stellar cast with nothing but excellent performances from Daniel Day Lewis, Emma Thompson, Pete Postlethwaite. I highly recommend taking time to watch this film, you won't regret it.