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The Devil's Own

The Devil's Own

They come from different worlds. They fight for different causes. Now, two men from opposite sides of the law are about to go to war.

19976.21h 47m

Overview

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.

Directed by Alan J. Pakula
Written by David Aaron Cohen, Kevin Jarre, Vincent Patrick
Produced by Robert F. Colesberry, Lawrence Gordon
Box OfficeBudget: $90.0MRevenue: $140.8M

Top Cast

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Tom O'Meara

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Rory Devaney

Margaret Colin

Margaret Colin

Sheila O'Meara

Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades

Edwin Diaz

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Billy Burke

George Hearn

George Hearn

Peter Fitzsimmons

Mitchell Ryan

Mitchell Ryan

Chief Jim Kelly

Natascha McElhone

Natascha McElhone

Megan Doherty

Paul Ronan

Paul Ronan

Sean Phelan

Simon Jones

Simon Jones

Harry Sloan

Themes & Keywords

new york cityassassinanonymityshowdownchasepoliticsnorthern irelandrevengeterrorismira (irish republican army)tragic event

About The Devil's Own

The Devil's Own is a crime, thriller, drama film released in 1997 exploring themes of new york city, assassin, anonymity, showdown, chase, politics. Directed by Alan J. Pakula, it stars Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Margaret Colin. 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.

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