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In the Name of the Father
1993
BiographyDrama
A man's coerced confession to an I.R.A. bombing he did not commit results in the imprisonment of his father as well. An English lawyer fights to free them.
IMDB 8.1
RT 94%
Metacritic 84
StarsAlison CrosbieDaniel Day-LewisPhilip KingEmma Thompson
DirectorJim Sheridan
WriterGerry Conlon (autobiographical book "Proved Innocent")Terry George (screenplay)Jim Sheridan (screenplay)
AwardsNominated for 7 Oscars
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
    Daniel Day-Lewis
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
    Pete Postlethwaite
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
    Emma Thompson
  • Best Achievement in Directing
    Jim Sheridan
  • Best Achievement in Film Editing
    Gerry Hambling
  • Best Motion Picture of the Year
    Jim Sheridan
  • Best Adapted Screenplay
    Terry George, Jim Sheridan
LanguageEnglish
CountryIrelandUK