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.
Acting
Roger Daltrey's raw, surprising lead performance—no stunt casting.
Writing
McVicar co-wrote his own story; the authenticity bleeds through.
Practical Effects
Gritty real locations, actual prison atmosphere—no polished Hollywood sheen.
Director
Tom Clegg
Roger Daltrey
John McVicar
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
Peter Jonfield
Bobby Harris
Matthew Scurfield
Streaky Jeffries
Tony Haygarth
Rabies
Ian Hendry
Hitchens
Tony Rohr
Bootsy
Michael Feast
Cody
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real John McVicar has a brief cameo as a prisoner in the exercise yard scene—spot the man not acting.
This film helped spark Britain's 'sociological' prison drama wave, influencing everything from 'Scum' to 'A Prophet.'
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