In the Name of the Father (1993)

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Acclaimed true story of a man's 15 year struggle for justice amidst the turmoil of war-torn Northern Ireland. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture!

Original Release

12/27/1993

US Release

12/29/1993

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Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis	Gerry Conlon
Emma Thompson	Gareth Peirce
Pete Postlethwaite	Giuseppe Conlon
John Lynch	Paul Hill
Beatie Edney	Carole Richardson
Mark Sheppard	Paddy Armstrong
Alison Crosbie	Girl in Pub
Nye Heron	IRA Man 1
Anthony Brophy	Danny
Frankie McCafferty	Tommo

(see additional cast & crew)

Directors

Jim Sheridan

Writers

Gerry Conlon, Jim Sheridan, Terry George

Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis	Gerry Conlon
Emma Thompson	Gareth Peirce
Pete Postlethwaite	Giuseppe Conlon
John Lynch	Paul Hill
Beatie Edney	Carole Richardson
Mark Sheppard	Paddy Armstrong
Alison Crosbie	Girl in Pub
Nye Heron	IRA Man 1
Anthony Brophy	Danny
Frankie McCafferty	Tommo
Paul Warriner	Soldier
Julian Walsh	Soldier
Stuart Wolfenden	Soldier
Jo Connor	Bin Lady
Karen Carlisle	Female Rioter
Fiona Daly	IRA Woman
Marie Jones	Sarah Conlon
Saffron Burrows	Girl in Commune
Jamie Harris	Deptford Jim
Britta Smith	Annie Maguire

Producers

Gabriel Byrne	Executive Producer
Terry George	Executive Producer
Jim Sheridan	Producer
Arthur Lappin	Producer
Nye Heron	Producer

Editors

Gerry Hambling

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1994	Oscar	Best Picture	Nominated
1994	Oscar	Best Actor in a Leading Role	Nominated
1994	Oscar	Best Actor in a Supporting Role	Nominated
1994	Oscar	Best Actress in a Supporting Role	Nominated
1994	Oscar	Best Director	Nominated
1994	Oscar	Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published	Nominated
1994	Oscar	Best Film Editing	Nominated
1994	Golden Globe	Best Motion Picture - Drama	Nominated
1994	Golden Globe	Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama	Nominated
1994	Golden Globe	Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture	Nominated
1994	Golden Globe	Best Original Song - Motion Picture	Nominated