In the Name of the Father
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| In the Name of the Father | |
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 original film poster |
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| Directed by | Jim Sheridan |
| Produced by | Jim Sheridan |
| Written by | Jim Sheridan Terry George |
| Starring | Daniel Day-Lewis Pete Postlethwaite Emma Thompson |
| Cinematography | Peter Biziou |
| Editing by | Gerry Hambling |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) |  December 12, 1993 (premiere) 13 December 1993 (Belfast only) 29 December 1993 (limited) 21 January 1994 11 February 1994 3 March 1994 |
| Running time | 133 min |
| Language | English |
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In The Name Of The Father is a 1993 film directed by Jim Sheridan based on the true life story of the Guildford Four, four people falsely convicted of the IRA's Guildford pub bombing. The screenplay was adapted by Terry George and Jim Sheridan from the autobiography Proved Innocent by Gerry Conlon.
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[edit] Synopsis
The protagonist is Gerry Conlon (Daniel Day-Lewis). Gerry tries to prevent his father (Pete Postlethwaite) from being involved in the IRA bombing accusations. Emma Thompson plays Gareth Pierce, a lawyer who eventually secures Conlon's release, but not before his father had died in prison.
[edit] Cast
- Daniel Day-Lewis as Gerry Conlon
- Emma Thompson as Gareth Peirce
- Pete Postlethwaite as Giuseppe Conlon
- Alison Crosbie as Girl in Pub
- Nye Heron as IRA Men
- Mark Sheppard as Paddy Armstrong
- Frankie McCafferty as Tommo
[edit] Controversies
The film was controversial on its release due to the liberties taken with events. For example, Conlon and his father were never imprisoned together as in the film. The reasons given for Conlon's eventual release are also fictionalized. Emma Thompson's character is a composite of several lawyers who worked on the case.
[edit] Awards
In the Name of the Father was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Daniel Day-Lewis), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Pete Postlethwaite), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Emma Thompson), Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Picture and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.
[edit] Soundtrack
The soundtrack to the film includes the popular song "You Made Me the Thief of Your Heart" performed by Sinéad O'Connor and written by Bono, Gavin Friday, and Maurice Seezer.
[edit] Filming locations
- Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Ireland (as Park Royal Prison)
- Liverpool, UK (used for many London scenes).
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| Preceded by Woman Sesame Oil Maker tied with The Wedding Banquet |
Golden Bear winner 1994 |
Succeeded by L'Appât |
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