Borstal Boy (movie)

Borstal Boy (movie)

  • User score: 6
  • Production country: United Kingdom, Ireland
  • Producer: Peter Sheridan
  • Production companies: British Screen Productions, BSB
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 3/22/2001
  • Run time: 93 min.

Movie description

Based on Irish poet Brendan Behan's experiences in a reform school in 1942. A 16 year-old Irish republican terrorist arrives on the ferry at Liverpool and is arrested for possession of explosives. He is imprisoned in a Borstal in East Anglia, where he is forced to live with his would-be enemies, an experience that profoundly changes his life.

Actors

Shawn Hatosy

Shawn Hatosy

Role(s): Brendan Behan

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Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer

Role(s): Charlie Milwall

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Robin Laing

Robin Laing

Role(s): Jock

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Ian McElhinney

Ian McElhinney

Role(s): Verreker

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Eva Birthistle

Eva Birthistle

Role(s): Liz Joyce

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