You might think that this is a far-down-the-line sequel to Tim Robbins' Dead Man Walking and that you've missed the last 48, but not so. 50 Dead Men Walking is a Donnie Brasco-esque drama about an IRA informant - and we've got the trailer right here. The film stars Jim Sturgess (21, Across the Universe) as Martin McGartland, a real-life IRA informant who saved 50 lives by informing on the paramilitary organisation. Ben Kingsley plays his contact and handler, with support from Nathalie Press and Rose McGowan. The film's due out here on April 10, and word of mouth in the Empire office is already pretty strong.

Helen O'Hara

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read the book and it was intense, hope the film follows suit. worth a watch. ... Read More richie fingers About me
18:11, 28 February 2009 | Report This Post
Beautifully crafted trailer-what's the film like?
Well.. If the film is half as good as the trailer I look forward to seeing it!! ... Read More starman2 About me
08:20, 28 February 2009 | Report This Post
Feels like i've been waiting ages for this film!! Although granted my main anticipation comes in the form of Jim Sturgess, all the trailers i've seen, and this one in particular, are looking great. Should be a good film! ... Read More MrsMcAvoy About me
19:19, 27 February 2009 | Report This Post
Ben Kingsley looks proper weird with hair. ... Read More XenonXylophone About me
16:48, 27 February 2009 | Report This Post
I'm extremely wary of any film that would glorify a dirty tout like McGartland, but Rose McGowan may get me to see it. ... Read More Anti_Imperialist About me
10:53, 27 February 2009 | Report This Post
Interested!
Interested in watching this esp as I live in Belfast and my gf grew up in the areas featured in the film. ... Read More Giles83 About me
10:08, 27 February 2009 | Report This Post
RE: 50 Dead Men Walking
I've never heard of it, too.The video seems good. Wish it be a good film. ... Read More JRson About me
08:01, 27 February 2009 | Report This Post
Spolier Warning!
I read the book years ago, it's certainly compelling. The bit at the end of the trailer where he throws himself out of a window (remember this is a true story) is when his IRA buddies finally cotton onto him. Said window was his only escape and he was three stories up. ... Read More Old_Pyrate About me
19:41, 26 February 2009 | Report This Post
Had never heard of this movie until now but it looks like it'll be really good. Love it when nice surprises like that come along. ... Read More Gabriel About me
19:17, 26 February 2009 | Report This Post
Not bad at all. Really looking forward to this! ... Read More Manfrendshensindshen About me
17:36, 26 February 2009 | Report This Post
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