Fifty Dead Men Walking
“When you cross the line there's no going back.”
Synopsis
It's 1989, and in a Belfast torn apart by conflict and terrorism, petty criminal Marty McGartland is recruited by the British police to infiltrate the IRA. Guided by Special Forces officer 'Fergus', McGartland gains unparalleled insight into the organisation's dealings, providing his British handler with priceless, life-saving information. Based on a true story.
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Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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Ben Kingsley
Fergus
Jim Sturgess
Martin
Kevin Zegers
Sean
Natalie Press
Lara
Rose McGowan
Grace
Tom Collins
Mikey
William Houston
Ray
Michael McElhatton
Robbie
Laura Hughes
Mary
Gerard Jordan
Kieran
David Pearse
Donovan
Joe Doyle
Quinn
Conor MacNeill
Frankie
Frankie McCafferty
Paddy
Ali White
Lara's Mother
Dessie Gallagher
Thomas
Kris Edlund
Mrs Conlon
Sheila Kerr
Doris
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kari Skogland
- Screenplay & Story
- Kari Skogland, Martin McGartland, Nicholas Davies
- Original Score
- Ben Mink
- Original Title
- Fifty Dead Men Walking
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America, Northern Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Handmade International, Future Films, Brightlight Pictures, Future Films Production Services, Altitude Entertainment, SBK Pictures, Skogland Films, Téléfilm Canada, Northern Ireland Screen, Grove Media Finance, Horizon Media Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kari Skogland
Kari Skogland, Martin McGartland, Nicholas Davies
Ben Mink
Jonathan Freeman
Jim Munro
Stephen Hegyes, Peter La Terriere, Kari Skogland, Shawn Williamson, Alice Clough
Department Leadership Roster
Kari Skogland
Director
Kari Skogland
Writer
Stephen Hegyes
Producer
Peter La Terriere
Producer
Kari Skogland
Producer
Shawn Williamson
Producer
Alice Clough
Producer
Stephen Kaye
Producer
Amanda Kenyon
Producer
Jonathan Shore
Producer
Ben Mink
Original Music Composer
Jim Munro
Editor
Eve Stewart
Production Design
Jonathan Freeman
Director of Photography
Stephanie Collie
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fifty Dead Men Walking
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fifty Dead Men Walking about?
It's 1989, and in a Belfast torn apart by conflict and terrorism, petty criminal Marty McGartland is recruited by the British police to infiltrate the IRA. Guided by Special Forces officer 'Fergus', McGartland gains unparalleled insight into the organisation's dealings, providing his British handler with priceless, life-saving information. Based on a true story.
Who directed Fifty Dead Men Walking?
Fifty Dead Men Walking was directed by Kari Skogland.
Who stars in Fifty Dead Men Walking?
The principal cast of Fifty Dead Men Walking includes Ben Kingsley, Jim Sturgess, Kevin Zegers, Natalie Press, Rose McGowan.
When was Fifty Dead Men Walking released and how long is it?
Fifty Dead Men Walking was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Fifty Dead Men Walking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fifty Dead Men Walking was composed by Ben Mink.
Is Fifty Dead Men Walking based on a book or true story?
Fifty Dead Men Walking is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martin McGartland", Novel: "Nicholas Davies".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fifty Dead Men Walking?
Fifty Dead Men Walking holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).