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.
Release Date | September 10, 2008 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Fifty Dead Men Walking | |
Runtime | 1h 57min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | English | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
Production Companies | Handmade InternationalFuture FilmsBrightlight PicturesFuture Films Production ServicesAltitude EntertainmentSBK PicturesSkogland FilmsTéléfilm CanadaNorthern Ireland ScreenGrove Media FinanceHorizon Media Fund |