Fifty Dead Men Walking
Synopsis
Fifty Dead Men Walking is a fast-paced action thriller set in the treacherous world that was Northern Ireland in the 1980s. Inspired by a true story, Jim Sturgess gives a raw, mesmerising performance as young Martin McGartland, a young lad from West Belfast who is recruited by the British police to spy on the IRA. His handler, the mentor/father figure Fergus (Sir Ben Kingsley), promises what protection he can as Martin works his way up the ranks as a volunteer for the IRA in order to feed information to the British. Martin lives his life in constant danger, wary of discovery which would lead to torture and death, and bringing his young bride and family into the firing line. His vital information saves many lives until, during what is supposed to be his final ‘job’, he is uncovered. Captured by the IRA he is tortured within an inch of his life but bleeding and barely alive he makes a dramatic escape. True to his word, Fergus breaks all the rules and protocol to save his young friend, but is he too late.
Details
- Year
- 2009
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 110 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
- Kari Skogland
- Producer
- Guy Collins, Michael Ryan, Stephen Margolis, Nicole-Carmen Davis
- Co-Producer
- Guy Collins, Michael Ryan, Stephen Margolis, Nicole-Carmen Davis
- Editor
- Jim Munro
- Screenwriter
- Kari Skogland
- Director of Photography
- Jonathan Freeman
- Production Designer
- Eve Stewart
- Sound
- Anke Bakker, Kris Fenske
- Music
- Ben Mink
- Principal Cast
- Sir Ben Kingsley, Jim Sturgess, Natalie Press
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 27th November 2008
