McVicar (1980)

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

McVicar (1980) poster

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.

Director: Tom Clegg
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Vernon Layton
Editing: Peter Boyle
Production: The Who Films, Polytel, Crown International Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy

Keywords

prison, based on true story, criminal, 1960s

Trailer

McVicar Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is McVicar about?
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.
Who directed McVicar?
McVicar was directed by Tom Clegg.
Who stars in McVicar?
McVicar stars Roger Daltrey, Adam Faith, Cheryl Campbell, Billy Murray, Georgina Hale, Steven Berkoff.
How long is McVicar?
McVicar has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is McVicar?
McVicar is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was McVicar produced?
McVicar was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of McVicar?
The themes of McVicar include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy.