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Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008)

R 117 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   21 August 2009 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Kari Skogland

Writers:

Martin McGartland (inspired by the book "Fifty Dead Man Walking"), Nicholas Davies (inspired by the book "Fifty Dead Man Walking"), and 1 more credit »
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Fifty Dead Men Walking -- An action-thriller story centered on a secret agent working undercover for British security services in Northern Ireland in the late eighties. Fifty Dead Men Walking -- Inspired by the true story of Martin McGartland. Fifty Dead Men Walking -- 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. Film stars Jim Sturgess, Ben Kingsley, Kevin Zegers and Rose McGowan.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Kingsley ...
Fergus
Jim Sturgess ...
Martin
Kevin Zegers ...
Sean
Chris Patrick-Simpson Chris Patrick-Simpson ...
Tortured Tout
Natalie Press ...
Lara
Rose McGowan ...
Tom Collins Tom Collins ...
Mickey
William Houston ...
Ray
Michael McElhatton ...
Robbie
Laura Hughes Laura Hughes ...
Mary
Gerard Jordan ...
Kieran
David Pearse David Pearse ...
Donovan
Joe Doyle Joe Doyle ...
Quinn
Conor MacNeill Conor MacNeill ...
Frankie (as Connor McNeill)
Evan Harte Evan Harte ...
Little Patrick (as Evan)
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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  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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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Details

Country:

UK | Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

50 Dead Men Walking See more »

Box Office

Budget:

£6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£99,440 (UK) (12 April 2009) (76 Screens)

Gross:

£99,440 (UK) (12 April 2009)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Marty is driving the taxi at night in the early part of the film a car can clearly be seen in front of his. This is supposed to be set in 1988 yet the car in front is a Ford which dates 2006 at least. 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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Connections

References "Sesame Street" (1969) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hit the Ground Running"
by Phoenix 23 See more »