Fifty Dead Men Walking

Fifty Dead Men Walking (DVD) (*)

~~$31.99~~ $25.97

Screened, competed or awarded at:
Vancouver International Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
117 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2008 and produced in:
Canada ( USA, Canada )
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Kari Skogland

Written By:
Nicholas Davies
Martin McGartland

Actors:
Ben Kingsley ..... Fergus
Jim Sturgess ..... Martin
Kevin Zegers ..... Sean
Natalie Press ..... Lara
Rose McGowan ..... Grace
Tom Collins ..... Mickey
William Houston ..... Ray
Michael McElhatton ..... Robbie
Gerard Jordan ..... Kieran
David Pearse ..... Donovan
Joe Doyle ..... Quinn
Conor MacNeill ..... Frankie
Ewan Harts ..... Little Patrick (as Ewan & Oscar Harts)
Oscar Harts ..... Little Patrick (as Ewan & Oscar Harts)
Ciaran Nolan ..... Connie

Synopsis:

Inspired by Martin McGartland's incredible autobiography, Fifty Dead Men Walking is the stunning new action thriller by Karl Skogland about a secret agent working undercover for British security services in Northern Ireland during the late eighties. Over the course of four years, until his betrayal and subsequent discovery, it was estimated that McGartland was responsible for saving the lives of up to fifty men.

In the 1980s when the Irish civil conflict was at its most treacherous, 22 year old Martin McGartland was recruited by the British police to infiltrate and spy on the IRA. He lived his life under constant threat of exposure and subsequent guaranteed torture and death yet he continued because his information saved many lives. He enjoyed the buzz until one day he was discovered and had to escape against all odds. Inspired by a true story, to this day he is on the run.Marty McGartland is a 22-year-old street hustler from Ireland, living in the 1980s. He gets noticed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army|Irish Republican Army, but thinks their cruel justice is no good. The British want to use Marty as well, because of his connection to the community undetected. The British police want him to infiltrate and spy on the IRA. Marty decides to work for the police because of his IRA dislike. He soon forgets his political preferences when his powerful position takes over. Despite fearing that the IRA will find out about his spying, he builds up a new sense of self esteem. Afraid his family and friends will be murdered if they are informed, Marty starts to lead a double life. Even his new girlfriend Lara knows nothing of his work.Things start to take their toll when the British sell them out. They explain their system could fall down and reveal Marty was their bait all along. The IRA capture and torture Marty, but he is able to escape. His best friend and former British police colleague finds Marty and decides to help him hide. Marty knows the IRA will turn to his family and is forced to make a decision, saving himself or his beloved ones.

Inspired by the true story of Martin McGartland who was recruited by the British Special Branch to work inside the IRA. He moved up the ranks and saved well over 50 lives, yet ended up being hunted by both sides. He had to leave his young girlfriend and child behind for their own protection and is still on the run today.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 12 October, 2009.