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In the Name of the Father (1993) -- Man's coerced confession to an IRA bombing he didn't do imprisons his father as well; a British lawyer helps fight for their freedom.

Overview

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Director:
Jim Sheridan
Writers (WGA):
Gerry Conlon (autobiographical book "Proved Innocent")
Terry George (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
25 February 1994 (USA) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama more
Tagline:
Falsely accused. Wrongly imprisoned. He fought for justice to clear his father's name. more
Plot:
Man's coerced confession to an IRA bombing he didn't do imprisons his father as well; a British lawyer helps fight for their freedom. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 7 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 12 nominations more
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(26 articles)
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Extremeley Powerful, With Superb Performances more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Alison Crosbie ... Girl in Pub
Philip King ... Guildford Soldier

Emma Thompson ... Gareth Peirce
Nye Heron ... IRA Man 1

Daniel Day-Lewis ... Gerry Conlon
Anthony Brophy ... Danny
Frankie McCafferty ... Tommo
Paul Warriner ... Soldier
Julian Walsh ... Soldier
Stuart Wolfenden ... Soldier (as Stuart Wolvenden)
Jo Connor ... Bin Lady
Karen Carlisle ... Female Rioter
Seamus Moran ... IRA Man 2
Billy Byrne ... IRA Man 3
Maureen McBride ... Mother
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language and politically-generated violence.
Runtime:
133 min
Country:
Ireland | UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby | DTS

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Trivia:
In real life Gerry and Giuseppe did not share a cell in prison. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the final court scene, Paul Hill is clearly shown with long hair and a ponytail. However, soon after he is shown as having short hair. more
Quotes:
Gerry Conlon: What I remember most about my childhood is holding your hand. My wee hand in your big hand, and the smell of tobacco. I remember, I could smell the tobacco in the palm of your hand. When I want to feel happy, I try to remember the smell of tobacco.
Giuseppe Conlon: Oh, my heart.
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36 out of 39 people found the following comment useful:-
Extremeley Powerful, With Superb Performances, 2 September 2005
10/10
Author: jcanettis from Athens, Greece

A film fully deserving to be in IMDb's top 250, Jim Sheridan's "In The Name of the Father" is an excellent piece of work. Based on a true and very touching story, the film recounts the story of Gerry Conlon (Day-Lewis) who is wrongly accused as an IRA terrorist. Not only are the police bending the facts to prove their case, but in the process they also implicate members of his friends and family, including his father Giuseppe (Postlethwaithe) whose health condition is rather frail. Gerry is a rebellious and mildly delinquent boy who does not seem to have grown up, and his attitude toward his father is not the appropriate one; however, as they start to go through the ordeal together, Gerry gradually matures, and starts feeling a deep affection and respect for Giuseppe.

The story is heart-breaking and shocking at the same time, all the more so when one realizes that these things actually DID happen. Although there have been some minor modifications for the purpose of the film, the backbone of the story is left completely intact.

The two protagonists, Daniel Day-Liewis and Pete Postlethwaithe are delivering powerful performances, and they both deserved the Oscar hands-down. However, it would be unfair not to mention that virtually everyone in the film is great in his/her role.

Jim Sheridan's direction is also very good, giving the plot a fair and balanced perspective; although the film might initially appear as pro-Irish / anti-English, in fact I consider it as quite objective. Granted, it vividly shows that some key figures in the London police were profoundly biased and manipulated maliciously the case against the Conlons; yet, it also shows that English public attitudes turned highly supportive for the Conlons' freedom when it started to become clear that they were not the culprits for the atrocities they had been charged with. We have always to remember that the film depicts a period of big tensions, with emotions running high to levels of hysteria, so we have to understand the events within this context.

Of course, what happened to the Conlons is totally deplorable and unjustifiable; and it is real shame that the people who conspired against them have not been punished yet for their crimes. Still, one should understand the hostile attitude shown by those who were not part of this conspiracy (such as the judge, for example), who were influenced by the climate of terror and the outrage of the public. The Conlons had the terribly bad luck to be at the wrong place, in the wrong time, and with the wrong nationality; the also have the great misfortune to be captured by people who in their quest to show results were shamelessly willing to risk indicting people who could possibly be innocent.

"In the Name of the Father" is a fantastic film, which one should not miss. 10/10.

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