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| Overall Rating:  4.25 out of 5, including 2 reviews
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Falsely accused. Wrongly imprisoned. He foughtifor justiceito clear his father's name.
In the Name of the Father tells the true saga of Gerry Conlon. A petty thief in strife-torn '70s Belfast, Gerry's main interests are getting drunk and partying, much to the dismay of his quite, frail father Giuseppe.
When Gerry angers the IRA, his father sends him to England, where his antics land him in the wrong place at the wrong time. Innocent, but forced to confess to a savage terrorist bombing, he is sentenced to life imprisonment as one of the "Guildford Four." An innocent Guiseppe is also arrested and jailed, and while behind bars, Gerry slowly learns that his father's seeming weakness masks an unmatched inner strength and wisdom.
Working with a fiercely dedicated lawyer, Gerry determines to prove his innocence, clear his father's name and expose the truth behind one of the most shameful legal events in recent history.
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| | Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic) | | Audio: (more info) | ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Surround
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| Studio: Universal Studios
Production Year: 1993
Release Date: 7/8/1998
Length: 133 mins
Rating: R
Chapters: 16
| Packaging: Keep Case
Number of Discs: 1
Disc: SS-SL
Item Code: 62020248
UPC Code: 025192024825
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Overall Rating: 4.25 out of 5, including 2 reviews
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Powerful filmmaking. - 4 out of 5 (10/24/1998)
In the Name of the Father is a film that would strike an emotional chord with its audience had it just been another movie. The fact that it is a true story makes it almost overwhelming.
Three passionate performances anchor the movie: Emma Thompson as the lawyer fighting the system, Pete Postlethwaite as Guiseppe Conlon, the quiet father with the courage to fight back, and especially Daniel Day Lewis as Gerry Conlon, the man whose book is the basis of this film. Day Lewis may be one of the
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A must see film! - 4.5 out of 5 (8/7/1998)
This movie blows me away every time I see it. Seamless acting, great story, and transparent directing. One of my alltime favorite films.
(If you like this you should also see The Boxer)
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