Alur Cerita

The Devil's Own is a 1997 thriller film that tells the story of Frankie McGuire (Harrison Ford), a skilled assassin from Northern Ireland who is part of an IRA (Irish Republican Army) unit. When Frankie is sent to the United States to procure weapons, he is taken in by the Sullivan family, comprised of Dan (Brad Pitt), his wife Kathy (Thora Birch), and their 12-year-old son Sean (Blake Alphonso). As Frankie settles into the Sullivans' suburban home, he struggles to maintain his cover as a harmless immigrant, all while navigating the complexities of American culture. Meanwhile, Dan, a New York City police officer, is initially oblivious to Frankie's true identity but becomes increasingly suspicious as strange occurrences and violent events unfold around them. As tensions escalate, Sean befriends Frankie, who teaches him about Irish folklore and trains him in hand-to-hand combat. This unlikely bond between the two boys forms the emotional core of the film, humanizing Frankie and highlighting his conflicted loyalties between his duty to the IRA and his growing connection to the Sullivans. However, when a series of violent attacks on American soil is linked to the IRA, Dan is forced to confront the reality that the man living under his roof may be responsible. As the stakes grow higher, Dan must decide whether to uphold his oath as a law enforcement officer or protect his family from an enemy he once considered a friend. Throughout the film, director Alan J. Pakula explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the blurred lines between terrorism and patriotism. The Devil's Own is a gripping thriller that delves into the complexities of international conflict and its personal toll on individuals caught in the crossfire.

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