McVicar

Name: McVicar
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1980-08-01
Duration: 1 h 52 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Roger Daltrey, Adam Faith, Cheryl Campbell, Billy Murray, Georgina Hale

1980·Movie·18·112 min·★ 6.5(41)

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“Sentenced to 23 years-and he won't accept one day of it”

John McVicar was a London Bad Boy. he graduated to armed bank robbery and was Britain's "Public Enemy No. 1". He was captured and put into a high security prison. Will even the highest security prison be able to hold him? This is the true story of his life, his criminal exploits and his eventual rehabilitation.

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About McVicar

McVicar is a 1980 English-language crime and drama film directed by Tom Clegg. The cast is led by Roger Daltrey, Adam Faith, Cheryl Campbell. It has a runtime of 1h 52m.

McVicar was produced by The Who Films, Polytel, and Crown International Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 1, 1980, and carries a 18 certification.

Director: Tom Clegg
Writers: John McVicar, Tom Clegg
Release date: August 1, 1980
Original language: English
Age rating: 18
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: The Who Films, Polytel, Crown International Pictures

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McVicar cast & crew

McVicar was directed by Tom Clegg and written by John McVicar and Tom Clegg.

The cast features Roger Daltrey as John McVicar, Adam Faith as Walter Probyn, Cheryl Campbell as Sheila McVicar, Billy Murray as Joey Davis, Georgina Hale as Kate, and Steven Berkoff as Ronnie Harrison.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Vernon Layton.

Is McVicar worth watching?

At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime and drama, McVicar is worth a place on your watchlist.

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