Review of In the Name of the Father (1993) by Crystal L — 17 Mar 2010

Amazing! I love Daniel Day Lewis and i've actually been to the jail they filmed in.

This review of In the Name of the Father (1993) was written by Crystal L on 17 Mar 2010.

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

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