Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008)
When you cross the line there's no going back.
It's 1989, and in a Belfast torn apart by conflict and terrorism, petty criminal Marty McGartland is recruited by the British police to infiltrate the IRA. Guided by Special Forces officer 'Fergus', McGartland gains unparalleled insight into the organisation's dealings, providing his British handler with priceless, life-saving information. Based on a true story.
Director: Kari Skogland
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: September 10, 2008
Cast
- Ben Kingsley - Fergus
- Jim Sturgess - Martin
- Kevin Zegers - Sean
- Natalie Press - Lara
- Rose McGowan - Grace
- Tom Collins - Mikey
- William Houston - Ray
- Michael McElhatton - Robbie
- Laura Hughes - Mary
- Gerard Jordan - Kieran
Screenplay
- Kari Skogland
- Martin McGartland (Novel)
- Nicholas Davies (Novel)
Music: Ben Mink
Cinematography: Jonathan Freeman
Editing: Jim Munro
Production: Handmade International, Future Films, Brightlight Pictures, Future Films Production Services, Altitude Entertainment, SBK Pictures, Skogland Films, Téléfilm Canada, Northern Ireland Screen, Grove Media Finance, Horizon Media Fund
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ira (irish republican army), slot machine, riot police, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fifty Dead Men Walking about?
- It's 1989, and in a Belfast torn apart by conflict and terrorism, petty criminal Marty McGartland is recruited by the British police to infiltrate the IRA. Guided by Special Forces officer 'Fergus', McGartland gains unparalleled insight into the organisation's dealings, providing his British handler with priceless, life-saving information. Based on a true story.
- Who directed Fifty Dead Men Walking?
- Fifty Dead Men Walking was directed by Kari Skogland.
- Who stars in Fifty Dead Men Walking?
- Fifty Dead Men Walking stars Ben Kingsley, Jim Sturgess, Kevin Zegers, Natalie Press, Rose McGowan, Tom Collins.
- How long is Fifty Dead Men Walking?
- Fifty Dead Men Walking has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Fifty Dead Men Walking?
- Fifty Dead Men Walking is a Action, Thriller film.
- Where was Fifty Dead Men Walking produced?
- Fifty Dead Men Walking was produced in United Kingdom.