The Devil's Own

R 6.2
1997 1 hr 47 min Drama , Thriller , Crime

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.

  • Cast:
    Harrison Ford , Brad Pitt , Rubén Blades , Treat Williams , Natascha McElhone , Margaret Colin , Julia Stiles

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Reviews

HeadlinesExotic
1997/03/26

Boring

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Sexyloutak
1997/03/27

Absolutely the worst movie.

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Jenna Walter
1997/03/28

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

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Ginger
1997/03/29

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

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