In the Name of the Father
"In the name of truth... In the name of justice... In the name of love."
Originally released in 1993. In the Name of the Father is a drama film. directed by Jim Sheridan. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, and Emma Thompson
Synopsis
A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and friends, and spends 15 years in prison fighting to prove his innocence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (1,889 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$65.8M
5.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis
as Gerry Conlon
Pete Postlethwaite
as Giuseppe Conlon
Emma Thompson
as Gareth Peirce
John Lynch
as Paul Hill
Corin Redgrave
as Robert Dixon
Beatie Edney
as Carole Richardson
John Benfield
as Chief PO Barker
Paterson Joseph
as Benbay
Marie Jones
as Sarah Conlon
Gerard McSorley
as Belfast Detective Pavis
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $65,796,862
Production Companies
- Hell's Kitchen
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In the Name of the Father about?
A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and friends, and spends 15 years in prison fighting to prove his innocence.
Who directed In the Name of the Father?
In the Name of the Father was directed by Jim Sheridan.
How long is In the Name of the Father?
In the Name of the Father has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was In the Name of the Father released?
In the Name of the Father was released on December 12, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in In the Name of the Father?
The main cast of In the Name of the Father includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Emma Thompson, John Lynch, Corin Redgrave.
Is In the Name of the Father worth watching?
In the Name of the Father has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,889 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.