The Devil's Own

– Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA's deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire o..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 51 Minutes
Release Year:
1997
The Devil's Own (1997)

Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA's deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism. But when he is sent to the U.S. to buy weapons, Frankie is housed with the family of Tom O'Meara, a New York cop who knows nothing about Frankie's real identity. Their surprising friendship, and Tom's growing suspicions, forces Frankie to choose between the promise of peace or a lifetime of murder.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:

The Devil's Own (1997) - Trailer

Release Date:

26 Mar 1997

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Alan J. Pakula

Writer:

Kevin Jarre (story), David Aaron Cohen (screenplay), Vincent Patrick (screenplay), Kevin Jarre (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Margaret Colin, Rubén Blades

Plot:

A thriller about an IRA gunman who draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism. Frankie McGuire is one of the IRA's deadliest assassins. But when he is sent to the U.S. to buy weapons, Frankie is housed with the family of Tom O'Meara, a New York cop who knows nothing about Frankie's real identity. Their surprising friendship, and Tom's growing suspicions, force Frankie to choose between the promise of peace or a lifetime of murder.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
34%
Metacritic:
53%