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In the Name of the Father
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Cinema poster
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Directed by Jim Sheridan
Release Date 1993
Language English
Studio Hell's Kitchen Films
Distributor Universal Pictures
Main Cast
Character Actor
Gerry Conlon Daniel Day-Lewis
Guiseppe Conlon Pete Postlethwaite
Gareth Peirce Emma Thompson
Paddy Armstrong Mark Sheppard
Girl in Commune Saffron Burrows



The following weapons were used in the film In the Name of the Father:


L1A1 SLR

British troops in Belfast are armed with the L1A1 SLR, the British variant of the FN FAL. Some of the rifles seen appear to be early model L1A1s with wooden furniture and the original cylindrical wood carry handle.

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L1A1 SLR, early model with wood furniture and cylindrical carry handle - 7.62x51mm NATO
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British soldiers armed with the L1A1. Note the weapon carried by the center soldier has an open bolt; Meaning before he can fire the weapon he must first manually move the bolt forward to closing position.
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A soldier takes aim with the L1A1.
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Closeup of the L1A1.
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British soldiers entering a suspected IRA house with their L1A1 at the ready.

Sterling SMG

Sterling SMG's are used by British Forces as well. Some of this footage would later be reused for Season 2 of the series JAG.

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Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm
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The soldier in the middle holds the Sterling.
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A British soldier holds the Sterling. This footage would later be reused for Season 2 of the series JAG.

Armalite AR-18

An IRA member uses an Armalite AR-18 to threaten Gerry Conlon (Daniel Day-Lewis).

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Armalite AR-18 - 5.56mm
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An IRA member uses an Armalite AR-18 to threaten Gerry Conlon (Daniel Day-Lewis).

Umarex GPDA

The pistol seen pulled on Gerry appears to be a Browning BDA, but upon closer inspection, could be a Umarex GPDA replica.

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Nickel Plated Browning GPDA9 - 9mm PAK.
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Right side view of the weapon. Note the barely visible external extractor.

Unknown revolver

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