Review of In the Name of the Father (1993) by Joel H — 24 Oct 2013

Daniel Day Lewis is maybe the greatest Actor ever!

This review of In the Name of the Father (1993) was written by Joel H on 24 Oct 2013.

In the Name of the Father has generally received very positive reviews.

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