Fifty Dead Men Walking
2008 · Movie · R · 117 min · ★ 6.3 · 70% critics
In late-1980s Belfast, a young petty criminal is recruited by British police to infiltrate a paramilitary group during a period of intense conflict. As he feeds information back to his handler, the risks mount on all sides, forcing him to juggle loyalty, survival, and the pull of a more ordinary life.
Based on Fifty Dead Men Walking
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-09-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (172 votes)
About
If you like grounded, high-stakes spy thrillers set amid real political conflict, this may click, especially if you enjoyed Spy Game or Green Zone; Not for you if you want light viewing or can’t handle thick accents and harsh violence.
Pros: tense true-story energy; strong lead performances; gripping Belfast atmosphere | Cons: very heavy accents; some confusing plotting; brutal violence at times
Themes
- ira (irish republican army)
- slot machine
- riot police
- woman director
Cast & crew
Ben Kingsley
as Fergus
Jim Sturgess
as Martin
Kevin Zegers
as Sean
Natalie Press
as Lara
Rose McGowan
as Grace
- TC
Tom Collins
as Mikey
William Houston
as Ray
Michael McElhatton
as Robbie
- LH
Laura Hughes
as Mary
Gerard Jordan
as Kieran
Directed by Kari Skogland