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Borstal Boy (2001)

Movie ★ 6.2 91 min

Drama

Brendan Behan, a sixteen year-old IRA foot soldier, is going on a bombing mission from Ireland to Liverpool during the second world war. His mission is thwarted when he is apprehended, charged and imprisoned in Borstal, a reform institution for young offenders in East Anglia, England.

Peter Sheridan Director Nye Heron Writer Peter Sheridan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 22, 2001
Runtime
91 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$100,000
Box office
$87,400
IMDb
tt0221838
Language
,
Studio
Dakota Films, Hell's Kitchen

Themes

Cast

Shawn Hatosy Shawn Hatosy Brendan Behan Danny Dyer Danny Dyer Charlie Milwall Robin Laing Robin Laing Jock Ian McElhinney Ian McElhinney Verreker Eva Birthistle Eva Birthistle Liz Joyce Mark Huberman Mark Huberman Mac Lee Ingleby Lee Ingleby Dale Ronnie Drew Ronnie Drew Customs man Eamon Glancy Manning Dennis Conway Holmes Patricia Leventon Landlady John O'Toole Whitbread Luke Hayden Luke Hayden Alex Michael York Michael York Joyce Mark Lambert Mark Lambert Chief Dixon Eoin Slattery Eoin Slattery James Owen Sharpe Albert Viko Nikci Jerzy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Borstal Boy about?
Brendan Behan, a sixteen year-old IRA foot soldier, is going on a bombing mission from Ireland to Liverpool during the second world war. His mission is thwarted when he is apprehended, charged and imprisoned in Borstal, a reform institution for young offenders in East Anglia, England.
Who directed Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy was directed by Peter Sheridan.
Who stars in Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy stars Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney.
When was Borstal Boy released?
Borstal Boy is a 2001 drama film.
Where can I watch Borstal Boy?
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