The Devil's Own

Name: The Devil's Own
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Margaret Colin, Rubén Blades, Treat Williams

1997Dir. Alan J. Pakula1h 47m

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Runtime1h 47m

Released1997

Budget$90M

Box office$140.8M

DirectorAlan J. Pakula

About This Movie

The Devil's Own is an interesting mix of tension and character drama, weaving the IRA’s brutality into an American domestic setting. Harrison Ford gives a solid performance as Tom O'Meara, the cop oblivious to the danger his new friend brings. Brad Pitt’s Frankie McGuire is complex, walking that line of sympathy and menace. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the atmosphere to build, especially in the quieter moments that showcase the contrast between their lives. The practical effects in some of the action sequences keep it grounded, which is a nice touch. The film tackles heavy themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the personal cost of political conflicts, making it more than just another crime thriller.

Released in both DVD and Blu-ray formats.Shot on location in New York and Ireland.Features practical effects in key action sequences.Score by James Horner adds emotional depth.