The Devil's Own (1997)

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.

The Devil's Own (1997) poster

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.

Director: Alan J. Pakula
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: James Horner
Cinematography: Gordon Willis
Editing: Dennis Virkler, Tom Rolf
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $90M
Box Office: $141M
Original Language: en

Themes

Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Corrupt Political Underworld and Crime, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution

Keywords

new york city, assassin, anonymity, showdown, chase, politics, northern ireland, revenge, terrorism, ira (irish republican army), tragic event

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Devil's Own about?
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.
Who directed The Devil's Own?
The Devil's Own was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
Who stars in The Devil's Own?
The Devil's Own stars Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Margaret Colin, Rubén Blades, Treat Williams, George Hearn.
How long is The Devil's Own?
The Devil's Own has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is The Devil's Own?
The Devil's Own is a Crime, Thriller, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Devil's Own?
The Devil's Own had a budget of $90M.
How much did The Devil's Own gross?
The Devil's Own grossed $141M worldwide.
Where was The Devil's Own produced?
The Devil's Own was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Devil's Own?
The themes of The Devil's Own include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Corrupt Political Underworld and Crime, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution.