"The Devil's Own" is a 1997 action-drama film directed by Alan J. Pakula. The story follows an Irish terrorist, Francis "Frankie" McGuire, played by Brad Pitt, who seeks refuge in the United States while planning a violent mission. He becomes involved with a New York City police officer, Tom O'Meara, portrayed by Harrison Ford, who is unaware of Frankie's true identity. As the plot unfolds, tensions rise when O'Meara discovers Frankie's past and the dangerous implications of his presence. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of personal and political conflicts, set against the backdrop of the Irish conflict.