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Dates: 2008 (Copyright), 10 April 2009 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, Canada, USA

Directed by: Kari Skogland

Synopsis: Thriller based on the real life experiences of IRA informant Martin McGartland, whose undercover efforts saved the lives of at least fifty men.

Genres:
Crime, Thriller

Subjects:
Informers, The Troubles, Provisional Irish Republican Army, McGartland, Martin (1970- )
Releases
Date: 10 April 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 117 mins Length: 10569 FeetDialogue (original): English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (8)
In: Sight and Sound v19 n4 April 2009  Pages: 57-58
Title: ReviewsAuthor: JOHNSTON, Trevor Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n239 May 2009  Page: 53
Title: In cinemas: Fifty Dead Men WalkingAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n238 April 2009  Pages: 134-137
Title: The trouble makerAuthor: TOY, Sam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Career profile of actor Jim Strugess with particular reference to his roles in FIFTY DEAD MEN WALKING and HEARTLESS.

In: Empire n236 February 2009  Pages: 66-85
Title: 20 to watch in 2009Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews for twenty films due to be released in 2009. Some contain brief production information and interviews.

In: Empire n243 September 2009  Page: 134
Title: At home/DVD new: Fifty Dead Men WalkingAuthor: WILDING, Philip Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1660 26 Sep 2008  Page: 20
Title: Reviews: Fifty Dead Men WalkingAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1656 29 Aug 2008  Pages: 14-16,18,20,22-23
Title: The buck starts hereAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis [et al...] Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Overview of some of the challenges facing the Toronto International Film Festival as it aims to showcase Canadian talent despite tight funding. Plus brief previews of the films due to be screened during the 2008 festival.

In: Variety 22 Sep 2008  Page: 73
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: ANDERSON, John Article type: CreditsLanguage: English