Borstal Boy(2001)

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

6.2(54)1h 31mMarch 22, 2001

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Directed by Peter Sheridan

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Shawn Hatosy

Brendan Behan

Danny Dyer

Charlie Milwall

Robin Laing

Jock

Ian McElhinney

Verreker

Eva Birthistle

Liz Joyce

Mark Huberman

Mac

Lee Ingleby

Dale

Ronnie Drew

Customs man

Eamon Glancy

Manning

Dennis Conway

Holmes

Patricia Leventon

Landlady

John O'Toole

Whitbread

Luke Hayden

Alex

Michael York

Joyce

Mark Lambert

Chief Dixon

Eoin Slattery

James

Owen Sharpe

Albert

Viko Nikci

Jerzy

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Where can I watch Borstal Boy?+

Borstal Boy is available to stream on Kanopy and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Borstal Boy come out?+

Borstal Boy was released in 2001.

How long is Borstal Boy?+

Borstal Boy runs for 91 minutes (1 hour and 31 minutes).

Who directed Borstal Boy?+

Borstal Boy was directed by Peter Sheridan.

Who stars in Borstal Boy?+

Borstal Boy stars Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney and Eva Birthistle.

Is Borstal Boy worth watching?+

Borstal Boy holds a 6.2/10 rating from 54 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.

Borstal Boy(2001)

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