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In the Name of the Father (1993)

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In the Name of the Father (1993) R

Falsely accused. Wrongly imprisoned. He fought for justice to clear his father’s name.

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. He and his four friends are coerced by British police into confessing their guilt. Gerry's father and other relatives in London are also implicated in the crime. He spends fifteen years in prison with his father trying to prove his innocence.

Drama
Director: Jim Sheridan
Actors: Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Emma Thompson
Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 79% with 1,669 votes
Runtime: 2:13
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Soundtrack The soundtrack of the film includes the song "You Made Me the Thief of Your Heart", performed by Sinéad O'Connor and written by Bono, Gavin Friday, and Maurice Seezer. The soundtrack also includes "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" performed by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. However, the Bob Dylan Song "Like a Rolling Stone" was not included on the album due to licensing restrictions. The soundtrack featured these songs:
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I remember a contemporary critic (Roger Ebert, maybe) saying this was the scene that cost Daniel Day-Lewis the Oscar, because it was considered show-offish. I think this was that scene, anyway.