---
title: "In the Name of the Father"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/in-the-name-of-the-father-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 7984
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 133
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# In the Name of the Father (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/in-the-name-of-the-father-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

In the Name of the Father is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Hell's Kitchen. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Belfast thief battles a wrongful conviction and a decades‑long quest for justice."

### Why Watch
- Gripping portrayal of a miscarriage of justice
- Highlights the bond between father and son

### Caveats & Content Note
- Serious tone may not suit viewers seeking light entertainment
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense drama and themes of wrongful imprisonment, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, emotional, courtroom, tragic, hopeful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jim Sheridan
- **Networks / Studios**: Hell's Kitchen

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Day-Lewis** as *Gerry Conlon*
- **Pete Postlethwaite** as *Giuseppe Conlon*
- **Emma Thompson** as *Gareth Peirce*
- **John Lynch** as *Paul Hill*
- **Corin Redgrave** as *Robert Dixon*
- **Beatie Edney** as *Carole Richardson*
- **John Benfield** as *Chief PO Barker*
- **Paterson Joseph** as *Benbay*
- **Marie Jones** as *Sarah Conlon*
- **Gerard McSorley** as *Belfast Detective Pavis*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows a small‑time Belfast thief who is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing and spends years fighting to prove his innocence.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1993, with a United States release on February 25, 1994.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 2 hours and 13 minutes.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: Where is the story set?
The story takes place in Belfast and London, reflecting the protagonist’s background and the location of the alleged bombing.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [In the Name of the Father — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/7984)

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