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McVicar is a 1980 British crime and prison drama directed by Tom Clegg and based on the life and writings of John McVicar. Roger Daltrey plays McVicar, an armed robber whose imprisonment, escape, recapture, and later reassessment of his life form the film's narrative. The production presents prison conditions and criminal relationships from McVicar's perspective, with Adam Faith appearing as fellow inmate Walter Probyn.
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How good is McVicar?
McVicar scores 6.82/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Prison Film category.
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