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Released
2008 · FILM

Fifty Dead Men Walking

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

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Runtime
117 min
CrimeDramaThriller

Synopsis

In 1989, during a time of intense conflict and terrorism in Belfast, petty criminal Marty McGartland is recruited by the British police to infiltrate the IRA. Under the guidance of Special Forces officer 'Fergus', McGartland gains deep insight into the organization's operations, supplying his British handler with critical information that proves invaluable and life-saving. The story is based on real events.

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Principal cast & crew: 22

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Jim MunroShot by Jonathan FreemanScored by Ben MinkDesigned by Eve Stewart

Also known as

  • 50 Dead Men Walking - Der Spitzelde
  • Der Spitzel - 50 Dead Men Walkingde
  • 50 hombres muertoses
  • Guerre de l'ombrefr

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