Inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from HMP, which was to become the biggest prison escape in Europe since World War II.
Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor | ... | Larry Marley | |
Barry Ward | ... | Gordon Close | |
Martin McCann | ... | Oscar | |
Eileen Walsh | ... | Kate Marley | |
Aaron Monaghan | ... | Joe | |
Niamh McGrady | ... | Jill | |
Ross McKinney | ... | Danny Marley | |
Elva Trill | ... | Young Widow | |
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Tim Creed | ... | Brendan 'Bik' MacFarlane |
Cillian O'Sullivan | ... | Bobby | |
Patrick Buchanan | ... | Gerry | |
Andy Kellegher | ... | Warder Williams | |
David Coakley | ... | George | |
Will Irvine | ... | Maguire | |
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Stefan Dunbar | ... | Ken |
Inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from HMP, which was to become the biggest prison escape in Europe since World War II.
Some may regard this movie as too slow-paced, but I thought it had enough suspense and tension to keep me engaged throughout.
The acting from the 3 leads Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Barry Ward, and Martin McCann was quite solid, and the film was ably written and directed by Stephen Burke.
In some ways, the movie reminded me of the 1963 classic "The Great Escape".