Summaries

Belfast, in 1970s. Victor Kelly is a young protestant man who hates the Catholics so much that one night he begins to brutally murder them. A reporter soon tries to uncover the murder and obtained prestige for himself, while Victor sinks deeper into madness.—Toth-Amon

Film based on the deeds of the Shankhill Butchers in 1970s Belfast, told as a retrospective. Victor Kelly is a criminal and ruthless murderer. He is the leader of a gang of men known as 'Resurrection Men'. Victor's cruelty makes him a local legend, both feared and venerated. On his trail is Ryan a journalist. Driven by his own personal demons and by an obsessive need to discover the truth about the 'Resurrection Men' he is putting himself at risk.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • murder
  • 1970s
  • ireland
  • journalist
  • protestant
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Feb 12, 1998
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK
Production companies Revolution Films

Box office

Budget $4000000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 42m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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