

Fifty Dead Men Walking
“When you cross the line there's no going back.”
Overview
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.
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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
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About Fifty Dead Men Walking
Fifty Dead Men Walking is a action, thriller film released in 2008 exploring themes of ira (irish republican army), slot machine, riot police, woman director. Directed by Kari Skogland, it stars Ben Kingsley, Jim Sturgess, Kevin Zegers. 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.
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