In the Name of the Father

An Irish man's coerced confession to an I.R.A. bombing he did not commit results in the imprisonment of his father as well. Meanwhile, a British lawyer fights to clear their names and free them.

Director

Jim Sheridan

Writer

Gerry Conlon, Terry George, Jim Sheridan

Released

25 Feb 1994

Country

Ireland, United Kingdom, United States

Awards

Nominated for 7 Oscars. 7 wins & 41 nominations total