In the Name of the Father
dir. Jim Sheridan
83
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A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and friends, and spends 15 years in prison fighting to prove his innocence.
Critics consensus
Impassioned and meticulously observed, In the Name of the Father mines rousing drama from a factual miscarriage of justice, aided by scorching performances and director Jim Sheridan's humanist focus.
What resonated with audiences
'In the Name of the Father' is a powerful film exploring injustice and family bonds, based on Gerry Conlon's wrongful imprisonment. Daniel Day-Lewis and Pete Postlethwaite deliver strong performances, with Emma Thompson's lawyer role noted. The film's direction, pacing, and emotional impact are praised, though some find it oversimplified or confusing. Its portrayal of the IRA and British legal system is both lauded and critiqued. Overall, it resonates deeply but receives mixed reviews on certain aspects.
Directed byJim Sheridan
StarringDaniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Emma Thompson, John Lynch, Corin Redgrave, Beatie Edney
Written byJim Sheridan, Terry George
CinematographyPeter Biziou
EditingGerry Hambling
MusicTrevor Jones
In the Name of the Father
1993 · R · 2h 13m
Drama
A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and friends, and spends 15 years in prison fighting to prove his innocence.
What resonated with audiences
'In the Name of the Father' is a powerful film exploring injustice and family bonds, based on Gerry Conlon's wrongful imprisonment. Daniel Day-Lewis and Pete Postlethwaite deliver strong performances, with Emma Thompson's lawyer role noted. The film's direction, pacing, and emotional impact are praised, though some find it oversimplified or confusing. Its portrayal of the IRA and British legal system is both lauded and critiqued. Overall, it resonates deeply but receives mixed reviews on certain aspects.
Critics Consensus
Impassioned and meticulously observed, In the Name of the Father mines rousing drama from a factual miscarriage of justice, aided by scorching performances and director Jim Sheridan's humanist focus.
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