In the Name of the Father (1993) DVD Rip

In the Name of the Father (1993)Director:

Jim Sheridan



Writers:

Gerry Conlon (autobiographical book "Proved Innocent")

Terry George (screenplay) ...



Release Date:

25 February 1994



Genre:

Biography, Drama



Plot:

A small time thief from Belfast, Gerry Conlon, is falsely implicated in the IRA bombing of a pub that kills several people while he is in London. Bullied by the British police, he and four of his friends are coerced into confessing their guilt. Gerry's father and other relatives in London are also implicated in the crime. He spends 15 years in prison with his father trying to prove his innocence with the help of a British attorney, Gareth Peirce. Based on a true story.Nominated for 7 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 12 nominations more Cast (Cast overview, first billed only)

Alison Crosbie ... Girl in Pub

Philip King ... Guildford Soldier

Emma Thompson ... Gareth Peirce

Nye Heron ... IRA Men

Daniel Day-Lewis ... Gerry Conlon

Anthony Brophy ... Danny

Frankie McCafferty ... Tommo

Paul Warriner ... Soldier

Mark Sheppard ... Paddy Armstrong

Julian Walsh ... Soldier

Stuart Wolfenden ... Soldier

Jo Connor ... Bin Lady

Karen Carlisle ... Female Rioter

Seamus Moran ... IRA Men

Billy Byrne ... IRA Men