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Fifty Dead Men Walking

Fifty Dead Men Walking

When you cross the line there's no going back.

20086.31h 57mR

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.

Directed by Kari Skogland
Written by Kari Skogland, Martin McGartland, Nicholas Davies
Produced by Amanda Kenyon, Shawn Williamson, Jonathan Shore
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Top Cast

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Fergus

Jim Sturgess

Jim Sturgess

Martin

Kevin Zegers

Kevin Zegers

Sean

Natalie Press

Natalie Press

Lara

Rose McGowan

Rose McGowan

Grace

T

Tom Collins

Mikey

William Houston

William Houston

Ray

Michael McElhatton

Michael McElhatton

Robbie

L

Laura Hughes

Mary

Gerard Jordan

Gerard Jordan

Kieran

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Themes & Keywords

ira (irish republican army)slot machineriot policewoman director

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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