The Shadow's Edge
2025 · Action · Crime
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Film / 1997
The Devil's Own
Directed by
Alan J. Pakula
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.
The story
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.
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
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Kelly SingerAnnie O'Meara
David O'HaraMartin MacDuff
David WilmotDessie
Anthony BrophyGerard
Shane DunneYoung Frankie
Martin DunneFrankie's Father
Gabrielle ReidyFrankie's Mother
Samantha ConroyFrankie's Sister
Baxter HarrisCustoms Agent
Hassan JohnsonTeenager
Scott NicholsonRookie Cop
Jonathan Earl PeckJerry
Sixto RamosHispanic Man
Mya MichaelsHispanic Girl
Brendan KellyTeddy
Kevin NagleThug
Gregory SalataTony
Joseph P. DandryJoey
Jack McKillopJack Fitzsimmons
Mac OrangeMaid
Malachy McCourtBishop
Marian Tomas GriffinCousin Eileen
Peggy ShayAunt Birdie
Danielle McGovernBrooke
Ciarán O'ReillyFather Canlon
Rob MacKevin
Donald J. MeadeIrish Musician
Patrick ReynoldsIrish Musician
Peter RufliIrish Musician
Debbon AyerTour Guide
Mario PolitYoung Dominican
Chance KellyMasked Burglar
Greg StebnerUniformed Cop
William PaulsonDetective
Bill HoagTrucker
Victor SlezakEvan Stanley
Damien LeakeArt Fisher
Wilson ClevelandRory's Friend (uncredited)
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