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A Balasaur Score of 54 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, Metacritic 52/100. Most of the 677 1990s crime movies in this catalog score higher.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic52/100
1,406 audience votes
Key crew
- Alan J. PakulaDirector
- James HornerOriginal Music Composer
- David Aaron CohenScreenplay
- Vincent PatrickScreenplay
- Kevin JarreScreenplay
Cast
- Harrison FordTom O'Meara
- Brad PittRory Devaney
- Margaret ColinSheila O'Meara
- Rubén BladesEdwin Diaz
- Treat WilliamsBilly Burke
- George HearnPeter Fitzsimmons
- Mitchell RyanChief Jim Kelly
- Natascha McElhoneMegan Doherty
- Paul RonanSean Phelan
- Simon JonesHarry Sloan
- Julia StilesBridget O'Meara
- Ashley AcarinoMorgan O'Meara
Stills
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Themes
new york cityassassinanonymityshowdownchasepoliticsnorthern irelandrevengeterrorismira (irish republican army)tragic event