In the Name of the Father
A harrowing, slow-burning true story that grips with quiet fury and leaves a heavy, lasting ache.
- About
- 1993 film by Jim Sheridan
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1993
- Runtime
- 133 min
A harrowing, slow-burning true story that grips with quiet fury and leaves a heavy, lasting ache.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 | |
| Horror | 2 | |
| Humour | 3 | |
| Realism | 9 | |
| Romance | 1 | |
| Tension | 7 | |
| Darkness | 8 | |
| Complexity | 6 | |
| Emotional weight | 9 |
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