"In the 1980's when the Irish civil conflict was at its most treacherous, 22 year old Martin McGartland was recruited by the British police to infiltrate and spy on the IRA. He lived his life under constant threat of exposure and subsequent guaranteed torture and death, yet he continued because his information saved many lives. He enjoyed the buzz until one day he was discovered and had to escape against all odds. Inspired by a true story, to this day he is on the run."--Container.
General Note
Based on the book "Fifty dead men walking: the heroic the heroic true story of a British secret agent inside the IRA" by Martin McGartland.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.
Special features: Audio commentary with director Kari Skogland ; deleted scenes ; behind-the-scenes footage ; theatrical trailer.
Aspect ratio: 16/9 2.35:1.
Bilingual packaging (English/French).
A Canada/UK coproduction.
"Official Selection Toronto Film Festival"--Container.