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Borstal Boy

2001Movie1 h 31 minNR

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A tense, moving drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Story

As a prisoner of war it is my duty to escape.

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.

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Irish Republican Army
World War II
Borstal Reform School
Coming-of-Age Drama
Political Incarceration
Biographical
Social Commentary
Melancholy

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by: Peter Sheridan
Written by: Nye Heron, Peter Sheridan
Produced by: Arthur Lappin, Nye Heron, Pat Moylan
Music by: Stephen McKeon

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Facts

March 22, 2001 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released: March 22, 2001
Runtime: 1 h 31 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Also spoken: Irish
Made in: United Kingdom, Ireland
Budget: $100,000
Box office: $87,400
Available in: 3 countries