All Movie Guide - Jason Clark
A true story (though some of its factual accuracy has been disputed) about four Irish friends falsely imprisoned for an IRA bombing, this impassioned, expertly performed film from Irish filmmaker Jim Sheridan is one of several '90s films to deal with Ireland's involvement with terrorism. Among its various virtues is the heartbreaking pas de deux between the incarcerated onscreen father and son, magnificently played by Pete Postlethwaite and Daniel Day-Lewis, respectively. This story thread is as important as the political strife the movie depicts, which is why it makes such a profound impact. This motion picture reunited Sheridan with the Oscar-winning star of his breakthrough 1989 film My Left Foot (Day-Lewis) and received seven major Oscar nominations, but in a highly competitive year that also saw Schindler's List and The Piano competing for prizes, the film went home empty-handed. 
In the Name of the Father
Director: Jim Sheridan
Jim Sheridan's Irish drama In the Name of the Father comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. Spanish subtitles are accessible, and the English soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include production
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Product Details
- Release Date:
- 07/08/1998
- UPC:
- 0025192024825
- Original Release:
- 1993
- Rating:
- R
- Source:
- Universal Studios
- Region Code:
- 1
- Presentation:
- [Wide Screen]
- Sound:
- [Dolby Digital Surround]
- Time:
- 2:13:00
- Sales rank:
- 7,452
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This is one of the truly classic movies that gets little of the credit it deserves. The gravity of the subject matter is lightened by the fantastic personality that Gerry Conlon conveyed in his book. Daniel Day-Lewis delivers Conlon to the audience in an honest and emotional performance. I can't praise this movie enough!
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This is an amazing film from start to finish. Emma Thompson and Pete Postelthwaite turn in excellent performances in the supporting roles, and Daniel Day-Lewis is certainly one of the best actors of his generation. Disturbing, thought-provoking, and incredible to watch, ''In the Name of the Father'' is highly recommended!
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This is one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen. It works on every level. It is flawlessly written, acted, and directed. If you haven't seen it, you can't see it soon enough. It will remind you what great art can accomplish.
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this movie is simply beautiful. nothing else to say.
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