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.
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
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.
Cast
Top of the call sheet
Shawn Hatosy
as Brendan Behan
Danny Dyer
as Charlie Milwall
Robin Laing
as Jock
Ian McElhinney
as Verreker
Eva Birthistle
as Liz Joyce
Mark Huberman
as Mac
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