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Borstal Boy

  • 20002000
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.4K
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Borstal Boy (2000)
  • Drama
  • Romance
Irish teenager political activist and future writer Brendan Behan is befriended in a British borstal (reformatory) by a liberal warden.Irish teenager political activist and future writer Brendan Behan is befriended in a British borstal (reformatory) by a liberal warden.Irish teenager political activist and future writer Brendan Behan is befriended in a British borstal (reformatory) by a liberal warden.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Peter Sheridan
  • Writers
    • Brendan Behan(book)
    • Nye Heron
    • Peter Sheridan
  • Stars
    • Shawn Hatosy
    • Danny Dyer
    • Eamon Glancy
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Sheridan
  • Writers
    • Brendan Behan(book)
    • Nye Heron
    • Peter Sheridan
  • Stars
    • Shawn Hatosy
    • Danny Dyer
    • Eamon Glancy
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    • 28User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    Shawn Hatosy
    Shawn Hatosy
    • Brendan Behanas Brendan Behan
    Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer
    • Charlie Milwallas Charlie Milwall
    Eamon Glancy
    • Manningas Manning
    Ian McElhinney
    Ian McElhinney
    • Verrekeras Verreker
    Patricia Leventon
    Patricia Leventon
    • Landladyas Landlady
    Dennis Conway
    • Holmesas Holmes
    John O'Toole
    • Whitbreadas Whitbread
    Luke Hayden
    • Alexas Alex
    Lee Ingleby
    Lee Ingleby
    • Daleas Dale
    Brian de Salvo
    • Judge Goddardas Judge Goddard
    Jer O'Leary
    Jer O'Leary
    • Republican in Courtas Republican in Court
    Joe Taylor
    • Mortimeras Mortimer
    Eoin Slattery
    Eoin Slattery
    • Jamesas James
    Mark Huberman
    Mark Huberman
    • Macas Mac
    Tony Coleman
    • Craggas Cragg
    Michael York
    Michael York
    • Joyceas Joyce
    Mark Lambert
    • Chief Dixonas Chief Dixon
    Robin Laing
    Robin Laing
    • Jockas Jock
    • Director
      • Peter Sheridan
    • Writers
      • Brendan Behan(book)
      • Nye Heron
      • Peter Sheridan
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    Storyline

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    Brendan Behan, a sixteen year-old republican, 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. At Borstal, Brendan is forced to live face-to-face with those he perceived as "the enemy," a confrontation that reveals a deep inner conflict in the young Brendan and forces a self-examination that is both traumatic and revealing. Events take an unexpected turn and Brendan is thrown into a complete spin. In the emotional vortex, he finally faces up to the truth.
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    • Taglines
      • In 1942, acclaimed Irish poet Brendan Behan was sent to a reform school. What he learned was that love knows no prison.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The Broadway production of "Borstal Boy" based on a book by Brendan Behan and adapted for the stage by Frank McMahon opened at the Lyceum Theater in New York on March 31, 1970, ran for 143 performances and won the 1970 Tony Award for Best play.
    • Goofs
      When Brendan arrives in Liverpool (which is actually London in the movie) he is passed by a London Transport Routemaster bus, a type which did not appear until 1958, though the movie is set in 1942.
    • Quotes

      [Repeated Line]

      Brendan Behan: As a prisoner of war, it is my duty to escape.

    • Connections
      Featured in Insight Into the Borstal Boy (2000)

    User reviews28

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    "As a prisoner of war, it is my duty to escape."
    I saw an advance screening of this film last week and had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Sheridan afterwards. Simply put, it is the story of a young Brendan Behan who discovers love, friendship and tragedy whilst imprisoned in an English reform school. Although he refuses to denounce his IRA affiliations, Behan is eventually released after his actions during a strange series of events at the school reveal his true and most upstanding character. The movie was very touching and well acted by an international cast. Sheridan made some daring casting choices (The Irish Behan is played by an American, Shawn Hatosy,) but the results make for a captivating film. Go and see Borstal Boy.
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    • pyeguy1
    • Dec 7, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 8, 2000 (Ireland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Ireland
    • Languages
      • English
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Парень из Борстальской тюрьмы
    • Filming locations
      • Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • British Screen Productions
      • British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB)
      • Bórd Scannán na hÉireann
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $87,400
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,164
      • Mar 3, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $87,400
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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