Mcvicar: The Break-Out Edition (Blu-ray)

Directed by Tom Clegg

Starring: Roger Daltrey, Adam Faith, Cheryl Campbell, Billy Murray, Georgina Hale, Steven Berkoff, Brian Hall, Peter Jonfield, Matthew Scurfield, Leonard Gregory
Contributors: Tom Clegg, John McVicar, Roy Baird, Bill Curbishley, Roger Daltrey, Jeff Wayne, Vernon Layton
Studio: Fabulous Films
Genre: Drama
Main Language: English
Region: Region B
Release Date: 28 Aug 2023
Originally Issued: 1980
No of Discs: 2
BBFC Cert: (18) Suitable for 18 years and over.
Run Time: 112 minutes

Description

Roger Daltrey stars in this crime drama directed and co-written by Tom Clegg. Found guilty of committing armed robbery, John McVicar (Daltrey) is sentenced to eight years in prison, whereupon he begins planning a daring escape with fellow prisoner Walter Probyn (Adam Faith). However, he soon discovers that life on the run is fraught with difficulties and he struggles to realise his dream of escaping with his wife, Sheila (Cheryl Campbell) and their young son to start a new life.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Other Documentary: 'Doing Time With McVicar'; 'McVicar On McVicar'