McVicar (1980): Cast
McVicar is a 1980 crime drama directed by Tom Clegg, starring Roger Daltrey as John McVicar, Cheryl Campbell and Ricky Parkinson. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Who Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is McVicar About?
The premise of McVicar without spoilers.
Sentenced to 23 years, John McVicar refuses to serve a single day. A notorious London bad‑boy turned armed bank robber, he became Britain’s “Public Enemy No. 1.” After his capture he was placed in a high‑security prison, yet even its walls struggle to contain him. The film chronicles his criminal exploits and eventual rehabilitation.
McVicar Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- character name as title
- prison
- criminal
- mixed caps in title
- one word title
- surname as title
- based on true story
- independent film
- based on book
- title spoken by character
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
McVicar Cast & Characters
Roger Daltrey leads the cast as John McVicar, with Cheryl Campbell as Sheila McVicar and Ricky Parkinson as Russell McVicar. Directed by Tom Clegg; 37 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tom Clegg
- Roger Daltrey as John McVicar
- Cheryl Campbell as Sheila McVicar
- Ricky Parkinson as Russell McVicar
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Steven Berkoff as Ronnie Harrison
Also Starring in McVicar
· 33 more- Ian Hendry Hitchens
- Billy Murray Joey Davis
- Tony Haygarth Rabies
- Harry Fielder Aitch
- Malcolm Terris Principal Officer
- Tony Rohr Bootsy
- Georgina Hale Kate
- Jamie Foreman Driver
- Michael Feast Cody
- Malcolm Tierney Frank
- Anthony May Billy
- Matthew Scurfield Streaky Jeffries
- David Beames Policeman
- Stephen Bent Prison Warder
- Peter Jonfield Bobby Harris
- James Marcus Sewell
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- Charles Cork Prison Warder
- Adam Faith Walter Probyn
- Brian Hall Terry Stokes
- Richard Simpson Douglas
- Ralph Watson Allen
- Allan Mitchell Jackson
- John Rolfe Graham
- Anthony Trent Tate
- Raymond Skipp Bimbo
- Paul Kember Prison Warder
- Leonard Gregory Jimmy Collins
- Joe Turner Panda
- Jeremy Blake Ronnie Johnson
- Terence Stuart Sid
- Ronald Herdman 'Nobby' Styles
- Stanley Lloyd Magistrate
- Mikki Magorian Secretary
More from Tom Clegg
More films directed by Tom Clegg: Sharpe’s Challenge, Bravo Two Zero, Sharpe’s Waterloo and Sharpe’s Justice.
Cars in McVicar
29 cars on screen, including the 1969 Ford Transit MkI and the 1969 Jaguar E-Type.
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1969 Ford Transit MkI Important role -
1969 Jaguar E-Type Important role -
1970 MG B Important role -
1968 Ford Cortina MkII Minor role
McVicar Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “McVicar, el enemigo público número 1” and “Маквикар”.
- Also known as
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- McVicar, el enemigo público número 1
- Маквикар
- 麦维卡尔
- Büyük Soygun
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McVicar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of McVicar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is McVicar?
McVicar runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was McVicar released?
McVicar was released on August 1, 1980.
Who directed McVicar?
McVicar was directed by Tom Clegg.
More films by Tom Clegg Who is in the cast of McVicar?
McVicar stars Roger Daltrey as John McVicar, Cheryl Campbell as Sheila McVicar and Ricky Parkinson as Russell McVicar, among 37 credited actors.
Does McVicar have a post-credit scene?
No. McVicar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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