In the Name of the Father

Starring:Alison Crosbie, Philip King, Emma Thompson, Nye Heron, Daniel Day-Lewis, Anthony Brophy, Frankie McCafferty, Paul Warriner, Julian Walsh, Mark Sheppard, Stuart Wolfenden, Jo Connor, Karen Carlisle, Seamus Moran, Billy Byrne (II), Maureen McBride, Jane Nolan, Laurence Griffin, Jason Murtagh, Kelly McKeavney
Director: Jim Sheridan
Studio: Universal Studios
Product Type: DVD

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Based on a true story, this rousing and tough-minded film details British overzealousness in prosecuting an IRA bombing in the 1970s. Grabbing up a pair of small-time thieves (Daniel Day-Lewis and John Lynch) and their families, the government concocts a conspiracy case against them and tosses them all in jail. Until then, Day-Lewis has been a ne'er-do-well, an apolitical goof looking for a quick score. But confronted with the toughness of his own father (Pete Postlethwaite) in the face of British torture, he begins to realize just what the stakes are. In the Name of the Father is at times grueling and never less than compelling, with a complex performance by Day-Lewis and a strong one by Emma Thompson, as the lawyer who finally cracks through the British obstructions to the truth. --Marshall Fine

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Great Movie.......2007-04-04

This is an all time favorite of mine.. Based on the real life story of a wrongly accused family . Its thought provoking and brings out all your emotions at different times during the movie. A must see IMO if you like Daniel Day Lewis . The co stars also did a great job!!

Great film.......2007-01-15

With no doubt this is one of the best films I have ever seen. A great story must see

Slow moving.......2007-01-10

I visited Dublin this September and the prison we visited was where this was movie was mostly filmed at. The movie itself was slow moving and my wife fell asleep, but I thought is was ok. The prison is where the members of the 1916 uprising were kept and killed also U2 filmed some videos there. The tour of the prison is a must, if visiting Dublin.

heartbreaking, inspiring story of justice.......2006-08-12

first, anything with daniel day lewis is a must-see. though his work is sporadic, he is one of the best actors of his generation. throw in emma thompson, director jim sheridan, a great supporting cast and an inspiring true story and you have a great movie.

"Daddy, Daddy! The IRA's got our Gerry!".......2006-05-16

In the Name of the Father is superb. It is both entertaining and moving. Well-scripted, it shies away from the romanticism or melodrama that tends to muck-up films about legal injustices (e.g. The Hurricane - "Hate put me in prison. Love's gonna bust me out.") There's not a bad performance in the movie. Day-Lewis, as Gerry Conlon, is nothing short of brilliant. The same is true for the rest of the cast.

On a superficial level, it's a near-perfect guy movie. It has everything the lads could want: riots, prison life, father-son bonding, IRA encounters, interrogations, courtroom drama, some comedy and a great soundtrack.

As a DVD package, it offers virtually nothing in the way of extras. Don't expect anything of interest beyond the film itself.

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The Wind That Shakes The Barley - 2 DVD Special Edition [Non-US Format, PAL, Region 2, Import]
Director: Ken Loach
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Main Language: English
Commentary by director Ken Loach and Professor Donal O'Driscoll
Character profile on the director
Stills gallery

ASIN: B000PB1508

Product Description

Set in Cork, Ireland in 1920, Damien abandons a career as a doctor after seeing a friend of his murdered by a British soldier and joins his brother Teddy in an Irish Republican Army unit in order to defeat the occupying British force. After a violent struggle, the two sides agree a treaty to end the conflict. However, civil war erupts and families and friendships are stretched to the limit and Damien and Teddy find themselves on opposing sides as Damien views the treaty as a sell-out that fails to bring all of Ireland under Irish control. British director Ken Loach (KES, LAND AND FREEDOM) became the 59th winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes with this emotional drama about the Irish Civil War of the 1920s and the film features superb performances from a young Irish cast.

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In the Name of the Father [Region 2]
Starring: Alison Crosbie , Philip King , Emma Thompson , Nye Heron , and Daniel Day-Lewis
Director: Jim Sheridan
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In the Name of the Father [Region 2]
Starring: Alison Crosbie , Philip King (IV) , Emma Thompson , Nye Heron , and Daniel Day-Lewis
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Great Movie
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heartbreaking, inspiring story of justice
"Daddy, Daddy! The IRA's got our Gerry!"

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Starring: Alison Crosbie , Philip King , Emma Thompson , Nye Heron , and Daniel Day-Lewis
Director: Jim Sheridan
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