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McVicar
“Sentenced to 23 years-and he won't accept one day of it”
6.5 / 10• 1980• 1h 52m•NR• English
CrimeDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Roger Daltrey
John McVicar
Lead
Adam Faith
Walter Probyn
Cheryl Campbell
Sheila McVicar
Billy Murray
Joey Davis
Georgina Hale
Kate
Steven Berkoff
Ronnie Harrison
Brian Hall
Terry Stokes
Malcolm Tierney
Frank
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tom Clegg's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. McVicar is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
