In the Name of the Father

Name: In the Name of the Father
Director: Jim Sheridan
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Released: 1993

1993

IMDb

Jim Sheridan

1993·R·

Ireland,

United Kingdom,

United States

Award tierSilver

Metascore

Biography Crime Drama

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.

Cast

Alison Crosbie·Daniel Day-Lewis·Philip King·Pete Postlethwaite

Producers

Gabriel Byrne·Terry George·Nye Heron·Arthur Lappin·Jim Sheridan

Languages

English

Major Awards

1 win · 8 nominations

Wins (1)

Best Picture

David di Donatello Awards (1994)

Best Foreign Film (Miglior Film Straniero)

Jim Sheridan

Nominations (8)

Best Picture

PGA Awards (1994)

Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures

Jim Sheridan

European Film Awards (1994)

European Film of the Year

Jim Sheridan

Golden Globes, USA (1994)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Academy Awards, USA (1994)

Best Picture

Jim Sheridan

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (1994)

Best Director

Jim Sheridan

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (1994)

Best Screenplay - Adapted

Jim SheridanTerry George

Writers Guild of America, USA (1994)

Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published

Jim SheridanTerry George

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1994)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Daniel Day-Lewis