Fifty Dead Men Walking_
"When you cross the line there's no going back."
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.
Starring
Ben Kingsley, Jim Sturgess, Kevin Zegers
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
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Year context
Fifty Dead Men Walking was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Overview
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. G...
Fifty Dead Men Walking is a Action, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 57m.
CAST (20)
Ben Kingsley
Fergus
Jim Sturgess
Martin
Kevin Zegers
Sean
Natalie Press
Lara
Rose McGowan
Grace
TC
Tom Collins
Mikey
William Houston
Ray
Michael McElhatton
Robbie
LH
Laura Hughes
Mary
Gerard Jordan
Kieran
David Pearse
Donovan
JD
Joe Doyle
Quinn
Conor MacNeill
Frankie
Frankie McCafferty
Paddy
AW
Ali White
Lara's Mother
Dessie Gallagher
Thomas
Kris Edlund
Mrs Conlon
SK
Sheila Kerr
Doris
GM
George McMahon
Johnny
Anthony Brophy
Jonathan
STUDIOS (5)
Handmade International
Future Films
Brightlight Pictures
Future Films Production Services
Altitude Entertainment
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (166 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Fifty Dead Men Walking about?
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.
How long is Fifty Dead Men Walking?
Fifty Dead Men Walking has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who stars in Fifty Dead Men Walking?
The cast of Fifty Dead Men Walking includes Ben Kingsley, Jim Sturgess, Kevin Zegers, Natalie Press, Rose McGowan.
What is the rating of Fifty Dead Men Walking?
Fifty Dead Men Walking has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 166 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Action
Thriller