2008 • Movie • Crime • Directed by Kari Skogland
Fifty Dead Men Walking
Synopsis
Special Branch recruits a young man to infiltrate the brutal and life-threatening high echelons of the I.R.A. terrorist organization in 1980s Belfast at the height of the Northern Irish ‘Troubles.’ Based on the real-life story of Martin McGartland.
Details
GenresCrime, Action/Adventure
Release Date2008-09-10
Runtime117 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish
CountriesGB
Production CompanyHandmade Films, Future Films, Brightlight Pictures,
TMDbTMDb Page
Keywords
Irish, Women Filmmakers, Based on True Stories, Intense, 1980s, Suspense, Period Piece, Spy, Young Adult, Amusing, Bittersweet, Down On Luck, Survival, Edgy, Inspirational, Thought-Provoking, Profound, Redemption, Sacrifice, Good Vs Evil, Gritty, Shot on Film
Ratings
MPAA: R, BBFC: 15, DE-FSK: 16+
Advisory
Language, Violence, Sex
Awards
- Vancouver International Film Festival
- 30 Genie Awards - Adapted Screenplay
- 2009 Leo Awards - Musical Score Feature Length Drama
- 2009 Leo Awards - Program Feature Length Drama
Cast
Ben Kingsleyas Fergus
Jim Sturgessas Martin
Kevin Zegersas Sean
Natalie Pressas Lara
Rose McGowanas Grace
Crew
Kari Skoglanddirector, producer, writer
Peter La Terriereproducer
Stephen Hegyesproducer
Shawn Williamsonproducer
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