In the Name of the Father (1993)

Director: Jim Sheridan

Writers: Gerry Conlon (autobiographical book "Proved Innocent") Terry George (screenplay) ...

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.

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

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