The Devil's Own
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.
Critics Sentiment
Tom embraces dying Frankie in tragic ending aboard the boat
Tom struggles with guilt after lying to protect partner Eddie Diaz
The film recovers from its weakest point around Tom's partner subplot to build toward the emotionally effective boat ending
The Devil's Own starts strongly with Frankie's tragic childhood trauma and maintains decent momentum through the relationship building between the leads. While the middle sections suffer from problematic subplots and questionable political handling, the film rebounds with an emotionally resonant climax that critics consistently praised despite the overall mixed reception.
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Harrison Ford
Tom O'Meara
Brad Pitt
Rory Devaney
Margaret Colin
Sheila O'Meara
Rubén Blades
Edwin Diaz
Treat Williams
Billy Burke
George Hearn
Peter Fitzsimmons
Mitchell Ryan
Chief Jim Kelly
Natascha McElhone
Megan Doherty
Paul Ronan
Sean Phelan
Simon Jones
Harry Sloan
Julia Stiles
Bridget O'Meara
Ashley Acarino
Morgan O'Meara
Kelly Singer
Annie O'Meara
David O'Hara
Martin MacDuff
David Wilmot
Dessie
Anthony Brophy
Gerard
Shane Dunne
Young Frankie
Martin Dunne
Frankie's Father
Gabrielle Reidy
Frankie's Mother
Samantha Conroy
Frankie's Sister
Crew
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