Fifty Dead Men Walking (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Fifty Dead Men Walking is a 2009 drama thriller directed by Kari Skogland. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $812,872 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2010. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Kari Skogland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Phase 4 Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fifty Dead Men Walking About?
The premise of Fifty Dead Men Walking without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the violent 1980s in Northern Ireland, Martin McGartland becomes an undercover informant for the British police, infiltrating the IRA. This dangerous assignment places his life in constant peril as he navigates a deadly game of deception and survival. Relying on his courage and resourcefulness, McGartland attempts to maintain his cover while facing immense pressure and risk, based on a true story.
Fifty Dead Men Walking Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ira
- jumping through a window
- pornography
- epilogue
- belfast northern ireland
- irish catholic
- special branch interrogation unit
- squad leader
- sniper
- irish republican army
- infiltrator
- informer
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- saved lives
- jumping through window
- female director
- female filmmaker
- true crime
- 1980s
- f rated
- title directed by female
- near death experience
- marriage proposal
- 1990s
- slapped in the face
- video surveillance
- torture
- tied to a chair
- terrorism
- slot machine
- silencer
- shot to death
- shot in the stomach
- shot in the shoulder
- shot in the leg
- shot in the head
- shot in the hand
- shot in the forehead
- shot in the chest
- scotland
- riot
- riot police
- rifle
- punching bag
- punched in the face
- pool table
- pistol
- phone booth
- murder
- mother son relationship
- molotov cocktail
The Director of Fifty Dead Men Walking
Directed by Kari Skogland.
- Director Kari Skogland
More from Kari Skogland
More films directed by Kari Skogland, best-rated first: The Stone Angel, NOS4A2: Ghost, Banshee and Rapid Fire.
Fifty Dead Men Walking Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fifty Dead Men Walking 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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Fifty Dead Men Walking Plot Summary
What happens in Fifty Dead Men Walking from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a gritty depiction of 1980s Northern Ireland, Martin McGartland (21) maneuvers through the perilous environment as a resourceful hustler, caught in a conflict between the Irish Republican Army’s (IRA) recruitment drives and the British police’s covert operations. Although initially hesitant about the IRA’s ruthless tactics, Martin is lured in by the allure of monetary rewards and a car offered by his police handlers, leading him to infiltrate the organization. Despite his disdain for the IRA’s ideology, he agrees to act as a double agent, relaying information to his handler Fergus while pretending to be a loyal Volunteer.
Full summary
The whole story of Fifty Dead Men Walking, scene by scene
Fifty Dead Men Walking Box Office
Fifty Dead Men Walking grossed $812,872 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$812.9K
- International
- $812.9K
Fifty Dead Men Walking Awards & Nominations
Fifty Dead Men Walking earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2010.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Natalie Press
Fifty Dead Men Walking Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fifty Dead Men Walking.
How Well Do You Know Fifty Dead Men Walking?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of 'Fifty Dead Men Walking'?
Cars in Fifty Dead Men Walking
20 cars on screen, including the 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire MkII and the 1984 Rover 2600 SD1.
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BMW 6 E24 Important role
Fifty Dead Men Walking Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “50 Hombres Muertos” and “O Espião”.
- Also known as
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- 50 Hombres Muertos
- O Espião
- IRA - Sétáló hullák
- Der Spitzel - 50 Dead Men Walking
- 50 Dead Men Walking - Der Spitzel
- Fifty Dead Men Walking - Der Spitzel
- La Guerre de l'ombre
- Na Senda dos Condenados
- Elli Ölü Adam
- Štvanec IRA
- 五十活死人
- Пятьдесят ходячих трупов
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- חמישים גברים מתים מהלכים
- На крачка от смъртта
- 피프티 데드 멘 워킹
- 50 ocalonych
- 50 homes morts que caminen
- П'ятсот ходячих трупів
- ล่าทรชนเดนคนดิบ
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Fifty Dead Men Walking FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Fifty Dead Men Walking, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fifty Dead Men Walking?
Fifty Dead Men Walking runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Fifty Dead Men Walking released?
Fifty Dead Men Walking was released on August 21, 2009.
Who directed Fifty Dead Men Walking?
Fifty Dead Men Walking was directed by Kari Skogland.
More films by Kari Skogland How much did Fifty Dead Men Walking make at the box office?
Fifty Dead Men Walking grossed $812,872 worldwide.
How is Fifty Dead Men Walking rated?
Fifty Dead Men Walking has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Fifty Dead Men Walking nominated for any awards?
Fifty Dead Men Walking received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Fifty Dead Men Walking have a post-credit scene?
No. Fifty Dead Men Walking has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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