Fifty Dead Men Walking

"When you cross the line there's no going back."

2008 1h 57m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 180

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Synopsis

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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.

“When you cross the line there's no going back.”

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Cast

Ben Kingsley
Fergus
Jim Sturgess
Martin
Kevin Zegers
Sean
Natalie Press
Lara
Rose McGowan
Grace
Tom Collins
Mikey
William Houston
Ray
Michael McElhatton
Robbie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kari Skogland
Writers: Kari Skogland
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America, Northern Ireland

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America, Northern Ireland.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kari Skogland, shot by Jonathan Freeman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ben Mink. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jim Munro shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ben Kingsley and Jim Sturgess and Kevin Zegers carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "When you cross the line there's no going back.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1097643 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Kari Skogland directs. Jonathan Freeman behind the camera. Ben Mink scores. Jim Munro cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America, Northern Ireland. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 18 years ago.
2International production across 4 countries: United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America, Northern Ireland.
3Directed by Kari Skogland, shot by Jonathan Freeman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ben Mink. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jim Munro shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ben Kingsley and Jim Sturgess and Kevin Zegers carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "When you cross the line there's no going back.".
8IMDB entry: tt1097643 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.