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Writers (WGA):
Gerry Conlon (autobiographical book "Proved Innocent")Terry George (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
25 February 1994 (USA) moreTagline:
Falsely accused. Wrongly imprisoned. He fought for justice to clear his father's name. morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 7 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 12 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(23 articles)
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: June 28, 2009 (From Screen Rant. 28 June 2009, 7:58 PM, PDT)
Daniel Craig Linked Sheridan's 'Dream House'
(From IFTN. 24 June 2009, 7:25 AM, PDT)
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Disquieting great film moreCast
(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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Rated R for language and politically-generated violence.Parents Guide:
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133 minLanguage:
EnglishColour:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:14 | South Korea:15 | Canada:18+ (Ontario) | Philippines:R-18 | Netherlands:12 (DVD rating) | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-14 | Germany:12 | Norway:15 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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Gabriel Byrne had purchased the rights to Gerry Conlon's book "Proved Innocent" and had intended to play Gerry himself but decided to let Daniel Day-Lewis play the part and just serve as executive producer instead. moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the relatively short scene where Gerry is speaking with their Atty., the guard behind Gerry alternates position and stance in each shot - head down (and looking asleep) and then moved to the side and alert in other shots. moreQuotes:
[after hearing of his father's death]Gareth Peirce: [With tears in her eyes] Well, I think they ought to take the word 'compassion' out of the English dictionary.
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Leader of the Gang moreFAQ
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The movie is based on a true story. Belfast guy Gerry Conlon is suspected of being one of the IRA terrorists responsible for a bomb in Guilford, London, in 1974, which killed several people. He spends 15 years in jail, fighting for his innocence and for truth.
After working with Daniel Day Lewis in "My left foot", director Jim Sheridan teams again with the actor for this drama. The strong cast is completed by Emma Thomson and Pete Postlewaite. The result is a brilliant, passionate feature which tells about injustice. It's a disquieting film.
This is doubtless the most achieved collaboration between the director and the main star. The other pictures as well are very good, but here we have a film of accusation -the story is more involving. Day Lewis performance in "My left foot" was awarded with an Oscar, but the actor could have been given the same prize for his play of Gerry Conlon.
Strong screenplay, actors and soundtrack -with music of Gavin Friday and Maurice Seezer and songs of Irish stars Bono and Sinead O'Connor.