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.

R 1997 · 107 min · ★ 6.2 (1K) · Crime, Thriller, Drama

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 Kevin Jarre

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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

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