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Borstal Boy
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Borstal Boy

Thu, Mar 22, 2001
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Jun 15, 2001San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
  • PhysicalTue, Oct 15, 2002DVD
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Mar 22, 2001
  • PhysicalMon, Dec 24, 2001DVD
FR
  • In CinemasTue, Mar 6, 2001Travelling Dublin Film Festival
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • 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
  • Mark Huberman
    Mark Huberman
    as Mac
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