In the Name of the Father(1993)
Director:
Jim Sheridan
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. Show More
In the Name of the Father
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In the Name of the Father (1993) is a gripping and powerful drama that tells the true story of a man's struggle for justice against a corrupt legal system. Gerry Conlon finds himself caught up in the turmoil of 1970s Belfast, wrongly accused of taking part in an IRA bombing campaign. Despite maintaining his innocence, Gerry is coerced into making a false confession, which not only lands him in prison but also results in the arrest and imprisonment of his father, Guiseppe.
As Gerry's life spirals into a world of violence and injustice behind bars, an unlikely glimmer of hope appears in the form of an English lawyer, Gareth Peirce. Determined to uncover the truth and expose the flaws in the legal system, Peirce leaves no stone unturned in her quest for justice for Gerry and his father.
Directed by Jim Sheridan, this emotionally charged film highlights the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through tense courtroom scenes and heartfelt interactions between characters, In the Name of the Father invites viewers to question the morality of the legal system and the role of politics in shaping the lives of ordinary people.
Featuring mesmerizing performances from Daniel Day-Lewis as Gerry Conlon and Pete Postlethwaite as Guiseppe Conlon, this thought-provoking drama is a must-watch for those who appreciate stories of injustice, redemption, and the power of the human will.
As Gerry's life spirals into a world of violence and injustice behind bars, an unlikely glimmer of hope appears in the form of an English lawyer, Gareth Peirce. Determined to uncover the truth and expose the flaws in the legal system, Peirce leaves no stone unturned in her quest for justice for Gerry and his father.
Directed by Jim Sheridan, this emotionally charged film highlights the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through tense courtroom scenes and heartfelt interactions between characters, In the Name of the Father invites viewers to question the morality of the legal system and the role of politics in shaping the lives of ordinary people.
Featuring mesmerizing performances from Daniel Day-Lewis as Gerry Conlon and Pete Postlethwaite as Guiseppe Conlon, this thought-provoking drama is a must-watch for those who appreciate stories of injustice, redemption, and the power of the human will.
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In the Name of the FatherWriters:
Gerry Conlon, Terry George, Jim SheridanAwards:
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