Borstal Boy
Borstal Boy

Borstal Boy

As a prisoner of war it is my duty to escape.

6.291 min
Drama

Overview

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 3/22/2001

Runtime: 91 min

Writers: Brendan Behan

Top Cast

Shawn Hatosy

Shawn Hatosy

Brendan Behan

Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer

Charlie Milwall

Robin Laing

Robin Laing

Jock

Ian McElhinney

Ian McElhinney

Verreker

Eva Birthistle

Eva Birthistle

Liz Joyce

Mark Huberman

Mark Huberman

Mac

Lee Ingleby

Lee Ingleby

Dale

Ronnie Drew

Ronnie Drew

Customs man

Luke Hayden

Luke Hayden

Alex

Michael York

Michael York

Joyce

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