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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 itParents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
August 1980 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
МакВикар See more »Company Credits
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The film's McVicar title refers to the film's central character John McVicar played by Roger Daltrey. See more »Goofs
When McVicar escapes, he is running up the street and he passes the same two-tone Bedford van twice. See more »Quotes
John McVicar: Make sure you're not involved, woncha? Cos I'll put a tool right in your belly!See more »
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.