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Borstal Boy

NR 6.2200191mDrama
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As a prisoner of war it is my duty to escape.

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.

Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$100K
Box Office
$87K

Media

Official Trailer

User Reviews

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CinemaSerf7/10

When Brendan Behan (Shawn Hatosy) arrives in Liverpool with a bag full of explosives amidst WWII, he's promptly caught and sent to a youth detention facility in Norfolk. It's run by a fair and open-minded warden (Michael York) who advises his inmates to behave themselves and all will be fine. That's easier said than done, though, as this confirmed Irish republican is not going to naturally fit in with his cohorts. One exception might be navy man Charlie Milwall (Danny Dyer) with whom he becomes quite thick. What now ensues combines a frequently toxic mix of politics, bullying and fluid…

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What is Borstal Boy about?

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.

Who stars in Borstal Boy?

The movie stars Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney, Eva Birthistle and more.

When was Borstal Boy released?

Borstal Boy was released in 2001 and is streaming free on FlixWow.

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