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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Peter Sheridan
Writing:
- Brendan Behan
- Nye Heron
- Peter Sheridan
Stars:
Release Date: 2001-03-22
6.0/10
6.0/10
- Country: GB, IE
- Language: English | Gaeilge
- Runtime: 93
Liz Joyce
Brendan Behan
Dale
Charlie Milwall
Jock
Joyce
Mac
Customs man
Alex
Verreker
Chief Dixon
