“In the name of the father” is based on the true story about Gerry Conlon, who was wrongfully imprisoned in England for a terrorist bombing. Gerry was taken into custody, along with his friends and family, and admitted the crime after the police threatened to kill his father. His friends and family also admitted to the crime, but only after police force and torture while in custody. He and his family was falsely imprisoned and both Annie (Gerry’s auntie) and Giuseppe Conlon were convicted for “making” the bomb. Gerry and his three friends were convicted for the actual bombing and soon became known as “The Guildford four”.
While in prison, Gerry and Giuseppe started the “free the four campaign” which would raise awareness of their innocence.
While in prison, Gerry and Giuseppe started the “free the four campaign” which would raise awareness of their innocence.