Fifty Dead Men Walking

R

2008

1 hr. 57 min.

Action

Mystery & Thriller

List

83%

52 Reviews

Tomatometer

68%

2,500+ Ratings

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A young man infiltrates the IRA for the British police until being exposed and tortured.

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Critics Consensus

Though somewhat uneven in places, Fifty Dead Men Walking is a gripping portrayal of Ireland's violent history, carried by the strong performances of its lead actors.

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isla s

This is quite a gritty film, based on a true story. It features some moderate violence, including scenes of torture and so it might be an upsetting watch for some. It features good performances, although the (at times) jerky camerawork may frustrate some. If the story particularly interests you then it may be worth a watch but I wouldn't personally recommend it as such, no.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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kevin c

Based on the true story of Martin McGartland, a young man from Belfast who is recruited by the British authorities to infiltrate and spy on the IRA. Risking his life and the safety of his family, he was instrumental in saving many lives with the information passed on. Jim Sturgess, Ben Kingsley and Rose McGowan star in this fascinating thriller.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Liam D

Kari Skogland (Liberty Stands Still, The Stone Angel) delivers a powerful Thriller and telling me a story I didn't know before

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/04/21

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Audience Member

A well crafted and intelligent movie that does a good job with a confusing and duplicitous subject matter. Loosely based on an autobiography, the movie focuses a bit too much on the family part of the story, which negatively effects the pacing and is the reason for the overly long run time. The acting is quality all the way around, believable and authentic. The movie does a good job with the multitude of characters and prevents confusion in keeping track off all of the players.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

This movie was a harrowing thriller, poignant to watch, unsettling. The performances of Jim Sturgess, Ben Kingsley and the others were great. Good directing by Kari Skogland, who handled tension and action scenes superbly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Pretty good for an Irish Serpico. The cast are solid, and there's some intense sequences.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Hank Sartin

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 18, 2011

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Jim Sturgess makes a believable cocky lad who signs on for the con; an oddly bewigged Ben Kingsley is fussier and too actorly as his handler.

Rated: B

Aug 26, 2009

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

Skogland is a crisp and efficient storyteller. She keeps the players vivid and relatively honest, and never shies away from the brutalities.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 21, 2009

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Sarah Manvel

Critic's Notebook

In making a film about a real person's choices, Ms. Skogland should have been brave enough to say whether or not she agreed with them. By saying nothing, she says more than she seems to be aware.

Aug 9, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

An action-packed historical Irish thriller.

Rated: B-

Jul 13, 2015

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Ben Rawson-Jones

Digital Spy

Fifty Dead Men Walking is a largely uninvolving crime thriller that fails to do justice to the intriguing story of an informant within the IRA.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 14, 2011

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Synopsis

A young man infiltrates the IRA for the British police until being exposed and tortured.

Director: Kari Skogland
Executive Producer: Nicole Carmen-Davis, Elsie Choi, Guy Collins, Cindy Cowan, Karyn Edwards, Kyle Lundberg, Stephen Margolis, Michael Ryan
Screenwriter: Nicholas Davies, Martin McGartland, Kari Skogland
Production Co: Future Films
Rating: R (Some Sexuality|Language|Strong Brutal Violence|Torture)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 29, 2020

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