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Borstal Boy( 2001)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Shawn Hatosy

      Brendan Behan

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      Danny Dyer

      Charlie Milwall

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      Robin Laing

      Jock

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      Ian McElhinney

      Verreker

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      Eva Birthistle

      Liz Joyce

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      Mark Huberman

      Mac

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      Lee Ingleby

      Dale

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      Ronnie Drew

      Customs man

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      Eamon Glancy

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      Dennis Conway

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      Patricia Leventon

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      John O'Toole

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      Luke Hayden

      Alex

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      Michael York

      Joyce

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      Mark Lambert

      Chief Dixon

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • ira (irish republican army)