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Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 7,150 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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Fergus
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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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Conor MacNeill | ... |
Frankie
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Evan Harte | ... |
Little Patrick
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Little Patrick
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Plot Synopsis
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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. 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 Campbell, Donnelly
Performed by Phoenix 23
Published by Copyright Control
Licensed courtesy of Phoenix 23
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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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"Hit the Ground Running"Written by Campbell, Donnelly
Performed by Phoenix 23
Published by Copyright Control
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I've never written a review before and don't really feel very qualified to do so, but I felt so strongly about this film that I wanted to do more to recommend it than giving the star rating.
Jim Sturgess turns in an incredibly moving and amazing performance as Martin, the young man who gets caught up with the IRA via his friends, only to be turned by "Fergus," played by Kingsley in a very different and understated role than we're used to seeing him.
Martin is torn between the cause and his friends vs. the ever-growing violence against innocents. He becomes a father and ultimately decides to be a source for Fergus, infiltrating deep and high into the organization. We live through his angst, fright, joy, sorrow, regret, rage and pride as he evolves.
Kingsley's portrayal of Fergus -- a hard and closed-off guy who comes to uncharacteristically care deeply about Martin -- is played brilliantly, with just the right low-key nuance in manner of speaking and facial expression that allow you to see his emotional wall crumbling a bit for Martin.
But there are costs for Martin regardless which path he takes, just a grim and sad result of the fractious climate between the IRA and British soldiers/police.
The storyline, the style of filming (sorry, I'm not adept with technical terms), the wonderful development of the Martin character (and to a lesser extent, Fergus), along with the incredible performance by Sturgess (I would go so far as to say even Oscar-worthy) really make this film memorable and worth your time.