McVicar(1980)
“Sentenced to 23 years-and he won't accept one day of it”
Overview
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
Studio
The Who Films
Cast
Roger Daltrey
as John McVicar
Adam Faith
as Walter Probyn
Cheryl Campbell
as Sheila McVicar
Billy Murray
as Joey Davis
Georgina Hale
as Kate
Steven Berkoff
as Ronnie Harrison
Brian Hall
as Terry Stokes
Malcolm Tierney
as Frank
Peter Jonfield
as Bobby Harris
Matthew Scurfield
as Streaky Jeffries
Tony Haygarth
as Rabies
Ian Hendry
as Hitchens
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
The Who Films • Polytel • Crown International Pictures
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Where can I watch McVicar?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for McVicar (1980).
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 and released in 1980. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is McVicar?▼
McVicar has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in McVicar?▼
The cast of McVicar includes 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 more.
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