John McVicar was a notorious London criminal known as "Public Enemy No. 1" for armed bank robberies. He was captured and imprisoned in a high security facility, but continued attempting escapes.
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John McVicar
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| Adam Faith | ... |
Walter Probyn
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| Cheryl Campbell | ... |
Sheila McVicar
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| Billy Murray | ... |
Joey Davis
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| Georgina Hale | ... |
Kate
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| Steven Berkoff | ... |
Ronnie Harrison
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| Brian Hall | ... |
Terry Stokes
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Peter Jonfield | ... |
Bobby Harris
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| Matthew Scurfield | ... |
Streaky Jeffries
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Leonard Gregory | ... |
Jimmy Collins
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Joe Turner | ... |
Panda
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Jeremy Blake | ... |
Ronnie Johnson
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Anthony Trent | ... |
Tate
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Terence Stuart | ... |
Sid
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| Harry Fielder | ... |
Harry Aitch
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| Michael Feast | ... |
Cody
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| Ralph Watson | ... |
PO Allen
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| Tony Haygarth | ... |
Rabies Pendel
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| Tony Rohr | ... |
Bootsie Hagan
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Ronald Herdman | ... |
Nobby Stiles
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| Malcolm Terris | ... |
Warder
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| Charles Cork | ... |
Warder
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Stephen Bent | ... |
Warder
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Paul Kember | ... |
Warder
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Richard Simpson | ... |
Douglas
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Graham
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Allan Mitchell | ... |
Jackson
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Stanley Lloyd | ... |
Magistrate
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| Malcolm Tierney | ... |
Frank
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Ricky Parkinson | ... |
Russell McVicar
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Raymond Skipp | ... |
Bimbo
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| Anthony May | ... |
Billy
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James Marcus | ... |
Det Sergeant Sewell
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David Beames | ... |
Policeman
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| Jamie Foreman | ... |
Driver
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Michelle Magorian | ... |
Secretary
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Maurice Connor | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Ian Hendry | ... |
Hitchens (uncredited)
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Ned Lynch | ... |
Prison Officer (uncredited)
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Tony O'Leary | ... |
Man in Bar (uncredited)
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| Gerald Paris | ... |
Prison Officer (uncredited)
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| Jack Silk | ... |
Police Outrider (uncredited)
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| Guy Standeven | ... |
Prison Chaplain (uncredited)
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Fred Stroud | ... |
Magistrate (uncredited)
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| Rob Walker | ... |
Co-Driver (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Tom Clegg | ||
Written by
| John McVicar | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Tom Clegg | ... | (screenplay) |
| John McVicar | ... | (book "McVicar by Himself") |
Produced by
| Roy Baird | ... | producer |
| Bill Curbishley | ... | producer |
| Jackie Curbishley | ... | executive producer |
| Roger Daltrey | ... | producer |
| John Peverall | ... | associate producer |
| David Gideon Thomson | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jeff Wayne | ||
Cinematography by
| Vernon Layton | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Boyle | ||
Editorial Department
| Brian Mann | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Marilyn Johnson | ||
Production Design by
| Brian Ackland-Snow | ||
Art Direction by
| Fred Carter | ||
Makeup Department
| Pat Hay | ... | makeup artist |
| Meinir Jones-Lewis | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Ray Corbett | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Barry Langley | ... | first assistant director |
| Roy P. Stevens | ... | second assistant director |
| Jerry Daly | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John Paterson | ... | construction manager |
| Nick Rivers | ... | chargehand prop |
| Bob Sherwood | ... | Standby prop |
| Ron Higgins | ... | stand-by propman (uncredited) |
| Ray Norris | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Bob Sherwood | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| David Crozier | ... | sound mixer |
| Graham V. Hartstone | ... | dubbing mixer |
| John Ireland | ... | sound editor |
| Nicolas Le Messurier | ... | dubbing mixer (as Nic Le Messurier) |
| Robin Maddison | ... | sound assistant |
| Gordon K. McCallum | ... | chief dubbing mixer (as Gordon McCallum) |
| Mike Silverlock | ... | boom operator |
| Ralph Thiekötter | ... | adr recordist: Germany / dialogue premix: Germany |
Visual Effects by
| Tony Willis | ... | effects cameraman (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ronnie Fox Rogers | ... | camera operator (as Ronnie Fox-Rogers) |
| Tim Ross | ... | focus |
| Vic Smith | ... | supervising electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| David Murphy | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Babs Gray | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Brian Bilgorri | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Roger Daltrey | ... | music consultant |
| Laurence Diana | ... | music recording engineer |
| John Entwistle | ... | music consultant |
| Steve Gray | ... | music arranger |
| Kenney Jones | ... | music consultant |
| Cy Langston | ... | music recording engineer |
| Dave Mattacks | ... | musician: drums |
| Mike Shaw | ... | music coordinator |
| Pete Townshend | ... | music consultant / musician: guitar |
| Jeff Wayne | ... | conductor / music arranger |
| Ken Freeman | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Melinda Rees | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Mary Allon | ... | assistant to the producer |
| Dennis Davidson | ... | public relations |
| Jeanne Ferber | ... | production assistant |
| Kevin O'Driscoll | ... | production accountant |
| Ken Tuohy | ... | assistant to producer |
| Sarah Nichols | ... | accounts secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Brent Walker PLC (1980) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Ambassador Film Distributors (1981) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Crown International Pictures (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- Valio-Filmi (1981) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Giangi Film (1982) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Channel 5 Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Budget Post Cert)
- Fabulous Films (2023) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- ITV4 (2016) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Nordic Video (1980) (Finland) (VHS)
- Omaxi (1980) (Finland) (VHS)
- PolyGram Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- PolyGram Video (1982) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Pre Cert release)
- PolyGram Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2004) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1987) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Air Studios Montserrat (vocals recorded at: Roger Daltry's)
- DDA (public relations)
- G.S.E. (titles and opticals)
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
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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 |
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| Taglines | Sentenced to 23 years-and he won't accept one day of it See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The real John McVicar is seen briefly at the bar wearing a green top about 11 mins before the end of the film See more » |
| Goofs | When McVicar escapes, he is running up the street and he passes the same two-tone Bedford van twice. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 0369 McVicar (1982) (2024). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Bitter and Twisted See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Quote by John McVicar in the closing credits: "Being a thief is a terrific life. But the trouble is they put you in jail for it." See more » |
| Quotes |
[Terry is joking to the other prisoners about the Durham Light Infantry]
Terry Stokes: They found a whole barrack load of them stuck up each other... Sunk to the nuts, they were. They're gonna rename them - the Durham Bumpers. Ah, they do love an arsehole, these Geordies! [laughter] See more » |