Borstal Boy

Borstal Boy

6.2 | 2001-03-22 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Peter Sheridan Director
Peter Sheridan Writer
Brendan Behan Author
Nye Heron Writer
Judy Counihan Co-Producer
Pat Moylan Producer
Jim Sheridan Executive Producer
Nye Heron Producer
Paul Myler Line Producer
Arthur Lappin Producer

Cast

Shawn Hatosy
Shawn Hatosy
Brendan Behan
Danny Dyer
Danny Dyer
Charlie Milwall
Ian McElhinney
Ian McElhinney
Verreker
Eva Birthistle
Eva Birthistle
Liz Joyce
Ronnie Drew
Ronnie Drew
Customs man
Eamon Glancy
Eamon Glancy
Manning

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