McVicar
“Sentenced to 23 years-and he won't accept one day of it”
Synopsis
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.
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mcvicar trailer roger daltrey
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-06-18
Top Cast
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Roger Daltrey
John McVicar
Adam Faith
Walter Probyn
Cheryl Campbell
Sheila McVicar
Billy Murray
Joey Davis
Georgina Hale
Kate
Steven Berkoff
Ronnie Harrison
Brian Hall
Terry Stokes
Malcolm Tierney
Frank
Peter Jonfield
Bobby Harris
Matthew Scurfield
Streaky Jeffries
Tony Haygarth
Rabies
Ian Hendry
Hitchens
Tony Rohr
Bootsy
Harry Fielder
Aitch
Michael Feast
Cody
Leonard Gregory
Jimmy Collins
Joe Turner
Panda
Jeremy Blake
Ronnie Johnson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Screenplay & Story
- John McVicar
- Original Title
- McVicar
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- The Who Films, Polytel, Crown International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Clegg
John McVicar, Tom Clegg
Vernon Layton
Peter Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Clegg
Director
John McVicar
Screenplay
Vernon Layton
Director of Photography
Peter Boyle
Editor
Tom Clegg
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About McVicar
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What is McVicar about?
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.
Who directed McVicar?
McVicar was directed by Tom Clegg.
Who stars in McVicar?
The principal cast of McVicar includes Roger Daltrey, Adam Faith, Cheryl Campbell, Billy Murray, Georgina Hale.
When was McVicar released and how long is it?
McVicar was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for McVicar?
McVicar holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).