The Devil's Own

The Devil's Own

Crime • R • 1997 • 1 hr 47 min

5.6

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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.

Starring

Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Margaret Colin, Rubén Blades, Treat Williams

Directed By

Written By

David Aaron Cohen, Kevin Jarre, Vincent Patrick

Attributes

Dark Watch By Myself

Genre

Crime Thriller Drama

Release Date

March 26, 1997

User Reviews

Dragged in parts, but overall it's okayish "wannabe-thriller-but-actualy-sorta-action" film.

Despite strong performances from Ford and Pitt, the plot feels disjointed, struggling to balance action with political drama. Disappointing.

I remember thinking it was watchable but not fully delivering on its concept

Brad Pitts Irish accent is like watching a fish out of water.But for your ear holes

theoutlawjoseywales

This movie would be better if it explained the connections between characters. It's a jumbled mess.

When you think putting two great stars from the 90s works whatever the movie you make but it actually does not

Angelos Loukatos

For a movie with such a sensitive subject it feels very sterile and one dimensional.

90s Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt is pretty wonderful. More thriller than historical drama when it comes to depicting the Troubles, but fun.

Solid Harrison Ford movie; more drama than action.

2 really good actors trying to make this movie work. Brad Pitts accent was distractingly bad. It was just ok

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Ratings

5.6 – Based on 490 ratings

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