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In the Name of the Father (1993)
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Ratings: 8.1/10 from 40,454 users
Metascore:
84/100
Reviews: 123 user | 35 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Jim SheridanWriters:Gerry Conlon (autobiographical book "Proved Innocent"), Terry George (screenplay), and 1 more credit » |
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Alison Crosbie | ... |
Girl in Pub
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Philip King | ... |
Guildford Soldier
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Danny
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Frankie McCafferty | ... |
Tommo
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Paul Warriner | ... |
Soldier
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Julian Walsh | ... |
Soldier
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Soldier
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Jo Connor | ... |
Bin Lady
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Karen Carlisle | ... |
Female Rioter
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Seamus Moran | ... | |
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Billy Byrne | ... | |
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Maureen McBride | ... |
Mother
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Storyline
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. Bullied by the British police, he and four of his friends are coerced into confessing their guilt. Gerry's father and other relatives in London are also implicated in the crime. He spends 15 years in prison with his father trying to prove his innocence with the help of a British attorney, Gareth Peirce. Based on a true story. Written by Liza Esser <essereli@student.msu.edu>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
In the name of truth... In the name of justice... In the name of love. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and politically-geneRated violence See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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En el nombre del padre See more »Box Office
Budget:
$13,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$65,796,862 (Worldwide) (1994)Company Credits
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Gerry Conlon: Don't be saying that.
Giuseppe Conlon: I'm scared.
Gerry Conlon: There's no reason to be scared. You have nothing to be scared about.
Giuseppe Conlon: Don't you be comforting me when I can see the truth staring me in the face. I'm scared I'm gonna die here.
Gerry Conlon: You're not dying alright?
Giuseppe Conlon: Can I not say a thing without you contradicting me? I'm scared to leave your mother behind.
Gerry Conlon: Look, you are not going to die alright? If you do, sure I can look after Ma alright.
Giuseppe Conlon: You think I'd leave Sara in your care?
Gerry Conlon: What do you mean?
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Performed by Thin Lizzy
Composer/Writer Phil Lynott (as Lynott) / Eric Bell (as Bell) / Brian Downey (as Downey)
Publisher Polygram Music Publishing Ltd.
(P) 1972 Decca Record Co. Ltd.
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In real life Gerry and Giuseppe did not share a cell in prison. See more »Quotes
Giuseppe Conlon: I'm going to die.Gerry Conlon: Don't be saying that.
Giuseppe Conlon: I'm scared.
Gerry Conlon: There's no reason to be scared. You have nothing to be scared about.
Giuseppe Conlon: Don't you be comforting me when I can see the truth staring me in the face. I'm scared I'm gonna die here.
Gerry Conlon: You're not dying alright?
Giuseppe Conlon: Can I not say a thing without you contradicting me? I'm scared to leave your mother behind.
Gerry Conlon: Look, you are not going to die alright? If you do, sure I can look after Ma alright.
Giuseppe Conlon: You think I'd leave Sara in your care?
Gerry Conlon: What do you mean?
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Soundtracks
"Whiskey in the Jar"Performed by Thin Lizzy
Composer/Writer Phil Lynott (as Lynott) / Eric Bell (as Bell) / Brian Downey (as Downey)
Publisher Polygram Music Publishing Ltd.
(P) 1972 Decca Record Co. Ltd.
Courtesy of Polygram Record Operations Ltd. See more »
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