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John McVicar was a London Bad Boy. he graduated to armed bank robbery and was Britain's "Public Enemy No. 1". He was captured and put into a high security prison. Will even the highest security prison be able to hold him ? This is the true story of his life, his criminal exploits and his eventual rehabilitation. Written by
Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>
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Sentenced to 23 years-and he won't accept one day of it
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Goofs
When McVicar escapes, he is running up the street and he passes the same two-tone Bedford van twice.
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Quotes
John McVicar:
Make sure you're not involved, woncha? Cos I'll put a tool right in your belly!
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Crazy Credits
Comment in opening titles: "The prison escape shown in this film is based on true fact. Certain other events and characters have been fictionalised".
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Connections
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Alan Meets Roger Daltrey (2005)
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Soundtracks
"Waiting for a Friend"
Written by
Billy Nicholls
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An absolute classic, with Daltrey portraying McVicar to a T. One of the best British gangster flicks, that will undoubtedly have taught Guy Ritchie a thing or two. Directed in such a way that the viewers sympathy lies unequivocally with the criminal, it relates a message without being pious. Very refreshing.