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Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis
as Gerry Conlon

Pete Postlethwaite
as Giuseppe Conlon

Emma Thompson
as Gareth Pierce

Corin Redgrave
as Dixon

John Lynch
as Hill

Paterson Joseph
as Benbay

Britta Smith
as Annie

Don Baker
as McAndrew

Joanna Irvine
as Ann Conlon

Beatie Edney
as Carole Richardson

Gerard McSorley
as Belfast Detective Pavis

Daniel Massey
as Prosecutor

John Benfield
as Chief PO Barker

Mark Sheppard
as Paddy Armstrong

Alison Crosbie
as Girl in Pub

Philip King
as Guildford Soldier

Nye Heron
as 1st IRA Man

Gary Hudson
as Nick Sharkey

Anthony Brophy
as Danny

Frankie McCafferty
as Tommo

Michelle Moffett
as Carol

Nuala Moiselle

Paul Warriner
as Soldier

Julian Walsh
as Soldier

Patsy Pollock

Stuart Wolvenden
as Soldier

Robert Sampson

Jo Connor
as Bin Lady

Brandy Sanders
as Elaine

Karen Carlisle
as Female Rioter

Brenda Swanson
as Judy Miller

Seamus Moran
as 2nd Ira Man

Jan-Michael Vincent
as Tom

Billy Byrne
as 3rd Ira Man

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Maureen McBride
as Mother

George Shannon

Mary Jane Nolan Kelly
as Girl with Baby

Laurence Griffin
as Boy in Riot

Jason Murtaugh
as Boy in Riot

Kelly McKeavney
as Young Girl

Fiona Daly
as IRA Woman

Joe McPartland
as Charlie Burke

Catherine Dunne
as Woman on Balcony

Stanley Townsend
as Hooker's Driver

Anna Meegan
as Granny Conlon

Tony Denham
as Detective

Marie Jones
as Sarah Conlon

Rob Spendlove
as Detective

Leah McCullagh
as Bridie Conlon

Philip Davis
as Detective

Saffron Burrows
as Girl in Commune

Martin Murphy
as Detective

Jamie Harris
as Deptford Jim

Richard Graham
as Detective

Barbara Mulcahy
as Marian

Oliver Maguire
as Detective

Ronan Wilmot
as Paddy Maguire

Rachel Dowling
as Policewoman

MacLean Burke
as Young Vincent Maguire

Joe Jeffers
as Young Patrick Maguire

Tina Kellegher
as Policewoman

Aidan Grennell
as Trial Judge

Bosco Hogan
as Defense Counsel

Sean Lawlor
as Remand Prison Officer

Aidan Grenell
as Trial Judge

Kenneth Edge
as Jury Foreman

Frank Harper
as Ronnie Smalls

Dave Duffy
as Prison Officer

Martin Dunne
as Prison Officer

Jer O'Leary
as Prisoner John O'Brien

Mal Whyte
as Cockney Prisoner

Paul Savage
as Prisoner

Malcolm Tierney
as Home Office Official

Paul Raynor
as New Chief Prison Officer

Darren McHugh
as Dixon's Son

Peter Campbell
as Government Official

Alan Barry
as Archivist Jenkins

Jonathan Ryan
as Scottish Governor

Liam O'Callaghan
as Archivist 2

Denys Hawthorne
as Appeal Judge

Tom Wilkinson
as Appeal Prosecutor

Lou Castel
as Salvatore

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• May 22, 2016

  Over-the-top dramatics move this bit of populist fantasy about some Irish falsely imprisoned for bombing innocents in London. Once you accept that some liberties were taken to sell the tale the thing is palatable.
  Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
• Jan 20, 2013

  After the phenomenal picture, My Left Foot that garnered Daniel Day-Lewis a much deserved Academy Award, director Jim Sheridan and Lewis would collaborate again on In the Name of the Father. This is yet again a powerful engaging true story of Gerry Conlon, a man falsely accused of the 1974 Guildford pub bombings orchestrated by the IRA. Sheridan assembles a phenomenal cast here, and each brings something unique to the screen. Daniel Day-Lewis is phenomenal in his performance and he is always captivating to watch in his roles because he is a perfectionist and a true artist of his craft, and he becomes the character he portrays. This is a well constructed drama that is highly entertaining from start to finish. Daniel Day-Lewis delivers yet again with this film, and like I said, he is a dedicated actor who always gives his all in a performance. The story is terrific and is based on true events, which makes for some of the best stories to tell on film. I really enjoyed the film, and when real life stories are adapted to the screen, they make for much more compelling movies. With a great cast of talented actors, effective directing and an engrossing plot, In the Name of the Father is a stellar film that should appeal to any viewer looking for a truly memorable film to watch. This is filmmaking at its very best and is a brilliant film that really can spark an interest in the subject it displays. The Strength of the film lies in its cast and plot, both are wonderful, and will surely interest the most demanding filmgoer. In terms of a great story, In the Name of the Father is terrific and as a whole, I felt it was a flawless film.
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• Oct 21, 2012

  "In the Name of the Father" is very disturbing but the emotional payoff is worth it. The relationship between the father and son is played out nicely; the scenes with them together are the best parts of the film. Everything else from the acting to pacing is superb. Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest actors of all time; this film supports that statement. It's an unbelievable true story that shouldn't be missed.
  Eric S Super Reviewer
• Sep 10, 2012

  Daniel Day-Lewis is brilliant! Pete Postlethwaite is an absolute genius! This movie is heartbreaking and beautiful. This should be on everyone's, must watch list.
  

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