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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.3 / 100
1997·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 51m

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.”

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.

Above the Line
Alan J. Pakula·DirectorKevin Jarre·ScreenplayDavid Aaron Cohen·ScreenplayGordon Willis·Director of PhotographyJames Horner·Original Music ComposerDennis Virkler·Editor
Cast
Harrison Ford·Tom O'MearaBrad Pitt·Rory DevaneyMargaret Colin·Sheila O'MearaRubén Blades·Edwin DiazTreat Williams·Billy BurkeGeorge Hearn·Peter FitzsimmonsMitchell Ryan·Chief Jim KellyNatascha McElhone·Megan DohertyPaul Ronan·Sean PhelanSimon Jones·Harry Sloan
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Alan J. Pakula·Director
Writing· 4
Kevin Jarre·ScreenplayDavid Aaron Cohen·ScreenplayVincent Patrick·ScreenplayKevin Jarre·Story
Camera· 1
Gordon Willis·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Dennis Virkler·EditorTom Rolf·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
James Horner·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Jane Musky·Production DesignRobert Guerra·Art DirectionBernie Pollack·Costume DesignLeslie Bloom·Set DecorationBernie Pollack·Set DecorationKen Jennings·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Donald Laventhall·Executive ProducerRobert F. Colesberry·ProducerLloyd Levin·Executive ProducerLawrence Gordon·ProducerAlixe Gordin·Casting
Other Departments· 10
Michael R. Long·Stunt DriverMartin White·StuntsBrian Smyj·StuntsScott Wilder·Stunt DoubleRoy Farfel·StuntsDonal O'Farrell·StuntsJim Wilkey·StuntsTim Gallin·StuntsPhilippe Zone·StuntsAnne Dunne·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
60.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
35%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$141M
ROI 56%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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