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In the Name of the Father

CastDaniel Day-Lewis, Emma Thompson, Pete Postlethwaite, Philip King, Nye Heron, Anthony Brophy, Frankie McCafferty, Paul Warriner
Year released1993
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A man tells Gerard Patrick “Gerry” Conlon, "Let’s be smart." (0:08)

His father Patrick “Giuseppe” Conlon tells Gerry, "I want you to have some respect." 
Gerry: ”Aye, respect for who?” (0:10)

Giuseppe tells Gerry, "Honest money goes further." 
Gerry: ”Honest money goes further...” (0:12)

His old friend Paul Hill tells Gerry, "... still a head case." 
Gerry: ”... you’re a... nervous wreck...” (0:13)

Gerry: "What I was really lookin’ for for was.... dope." (0:15)

His old friend Patrick Joseph ”Paddy” Armstrong tells Gerry and Paul, "... Thought you was the drug squad..." (0:15)

A woman takes a hit from a marijuana cigarette then shotguns Gerry. (0:16)

By telephone, Giuseppe tells Gerry, "... your ma’s just a bit worried..." (0:20)

A detective ask Gerry, referring to a photograph, "You proud of that?" 
”Are you proud of that?” 
”You’re out of your... minds. You’re out of your... minds...” (0:31)

A detective smacks Gerry in the head. (0:33)

Gerry tells the detectives, "... He’s a madman." 
Inspector Robert Dixon: ”I think you’re hallucinating.” 
”You mad bastard.” (0:40)

Paul tells Gerry, "... It’s... mad..." (0:42)

Giuseppe tells Gerry, "It’s the shock." 
Delayed shock.” 
Gerry: ”Never mind delayed shock... When that mad bastard out there threatened to shoot you...” 
Giuseppe strikes Gerry in the head. Gerry strikes himself in the head. (0:46)

Young girl: "Danny’s dead, Gerry." (0:49)

Gerry’s Aunt Annie Maguire: "Jesus, it’s a nightmare, Giusepe." 
Giuseppe: ”... be on your best behavior...” (0:51)

Defense advocate, referring to the defendants: "... they were subjected to physical and mental abuse while under police custody." (0:55)

Gerry testifies: "They beat me..." 
Prosecutor Haggerty: ”You’re an honest man, aren’t you, Mr. Conlon?” (0:57)

Defense advocate: "... I was deeply shocked... I cannot remember a case where the emotions have been so charged... this tide of mass hysteria.... They may be... drug abusers..." 
Haggerty: ”... I would caution you not to be swayed by your emotions... in a panic... I am confident that that is what you will do.” (1:00)

Gerry: "Our case was so insane..." (1:07)

Inmate Benbay tells Gerry, referring to a jigsaw puzzle, "Before my woman sent it here... she have it dipped in acid, LSD, man. We’ve been dropping the British Empire..." 
Gerry: ”... I don’t want a bad trip.” (1:12)

Giuseppe asks Gerry, "Are you on drugs?" (1:14)

Gerry tells Giuseppe, "I’ll not take it again so long as you live." (1:15)

Inmates brawl with head injuries. (1:17)

Sarah tells Giuseppe, "I’m worried about Bridie." (1:18)

Benbay strikes another inmate in the head with a pool cue. 
Gerry: "Barker began to panic." (1:24)

Police club inmates on their heads. (1:26)

Advocate Gareth Pierce, referring to Giuseppe: "... He’s getting proper medication?" (1:28)

Gareth tells Gerry, "Yes, she’s a very brave woman." 
Gerry: ”... Don’t you worry about it.” (1:29)

Inmates watch The Godfather. (1:33)

Gerry tells inmate Joe McAndrew, "Ah, you’re a brave man, Joe, a brave man." (1:37)

Gerry tells Giuseppe, "... You behave yourself." (1:40)

Gerry tells Giuseppe, "What I remember most about my childhood is... and the smell of tobacco... I could smell the tobacco off the palm of your hand... I try to remember the smell of tobacco.”
”... Now don’t go sentimental on me now..." 
Giuseppe: ”You haven’t the maturity to take care of yourself...” (1:42)

A priest tells Gerry, "Your father passed away an hour ago." (1:48)

Gerry: "They’ve moved me to a Scottish jail to break up my confidence." (1:53)

Gerry rages. (1:56)

200 names Judge: "It is shocking new evidence." (2:02)

Giuseppe’s widow Sarah: "My husband died in your prison..." (2:05)

Gerry: "... I watched my father die in a British prison..." (2:06)

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