Borstal Boy (2001)
Borstal Boy (2001)
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.

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Cast

Shawn Hatosy Shawn Hatosy As: Brendan Behan
Danny Dyer Danny Dyer As: Charlie Milwall
Robin Laing Robin Laing As: Jock
Ian McElhinney Ian McElhinney As: Verreker
Eva Birthistle Eva Birthistle As: Liz Joyce
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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.


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Certification: 15

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Genres: Drama

Language: English, Gaeilge

Release Date: 22 March 2001

Country: GB, IE

Runtime: 93m

Company Credits

Company: British Screen Productions, BSB

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Judy Counihan

Judy Counihan

Co-Producer

Pat Moylan

Pat Moylan

Producer

Arthur Lappin

Arthur Lappin

Producer

Nye Heron

Nye Heron

Producer

Jim Sheridan

Jim Sheridan

Executive Producer

Paul Myler

Paul Myler

Line Producer

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