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Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 7,161 users
Metascore: 57/100
Reviews: 29 user | 72 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com Based on Martin McGartland's shocking real life story. Martin is a young lad from west Belfast in the late 1980s who is recruited by the British Police to spy on the IRA. He works his way ... See full summary » Director:Kari SkoglandWriters:Martin McGartland (inspired by the book "Fifty Dead Man Walking"), Nicholas Davies (inspired by the book "Fifty Dead Man Walking"), 1 more credit » |
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Cast
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Martin
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Sean
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Lara
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Mickey
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Ray
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Robbie
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Mary
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Kieran
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Donovan
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Quinn
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Frankie
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Little Patrick
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Based on Martin McGartland's shocking real life story. Martin is a young lad from west Belfast in the late 1980s who is recruited by the British Police to spy on the IRA. He works his way up the ranks as a volunteer for the IRA whilst feeding information to his British handler and saving lives in the process. Written by Anonymous
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When you cross the line there's no going back.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong brutal violence and torture, language and some sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 August 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
50 Dead Men Walking See more »Box Office
Budget:
£6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£99,440 (UK) (10 April 2009)Gross:
£99,440 (UK) (10 April 2009)Company Credits
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Fergus: His name is Martin McGartland, and when I met him he was an unemployed Catholic hood selling stolen goods.
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Written by Malcolm Owen (as Owen), John Vincent Jennings (as Jennings), Paul Richard Fox (as Fox), Glen David Ruffy (as Ruffy)
Performed by The Ruts
Published by EMI Virgin Music Ltd.
Licensed courtesy of Virgin Records
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Goofs
When Marty walks into the bakery to see his girlfriend and child, a 'Scores on the Doors' sign is visible on the door as he opens it - 'Scores on the Doors' didn't come into effect until 2005 while the events in the film are set in and around 1990. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Fergus: His name is Martin McGartland, and when I met him he was an unemployed Catholic hood selling stolen goods.
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Soundtracks
"Babylon's Burning"Written by Malcolm Owen (as Owen), John Vincent Jennings (as Jennings), Paul Richard Fox (as Fox), Glen David Ruffy (as Ruffy)
Performed by The Ruts
Published by EMI Virgin Music Ltd.
Licensed courtesy of Virgin Records
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Take one young naïve man and place him as an informer (a "Tout") on the IRA to Special Investigations/Police and you have the gist of this film. Set in Belfast, we follow the life of one guy who is in over his head (as they always are) and has to juggle both sides along with his burgeoning family commitments (girlfriend with kid etc).
A generally captivating storyline being based on a true story, and to my surprise didn't glorify any act of violence but rather shows life as a ground patrol man for the IRA in it's most gritty form. Tries to steer clear of cliché and does a fine job.
Acting is fair and most actors fill in their roles very comfortable. Ben Kingsley is wonderful as the Special Investigators sponsor, whilst Jim Sturgess as the informer keeps you on side throughout the film. Rose McGowan as an IRA intelligence officer is the only person who seems out of place but likely was there to add a bit more colour to the surroundings but doesn't take away from the film too much.
Overall, an enjoyable analysis of life in the IRA. Add in a good soundtrack and some able camera work and you have in total a very good film. Good viewing.