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Song for a Raggy Boy
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Song for a Raggy Boy

Sun, Jan 19, 2003
  • Drama
  • History
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

William Franklin is a teacher who was born in Ireland and moved to the United States only to repatriate in 1939 after his leftist political views cause him to lose his job. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a school for wayward boys run by Brother John, who is a firm believer in strong discipline.

Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasSun, Jan 19, 2003
AU
  • Streaming / DigitalSat, May 9, 2009
Where to watch

Streaming on

  • Amazon Prime Video↗
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads↗
  • Dox Amazon Channel↗
  • Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    as William Franklin
  • Iain Glen
    Iain Glen
    as Brother John
  • Marc Warren
    Marc Warren
    as Brother Mac
  • Dudley Sutton
    Dudley Sutton
    as Brother Tom
  • Alan Devlin
    Alan Devlin
    as Father Damian
  • Stuart Graham
    Stuart Graham
    as Brother Whelan
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