Borstal Boy (2001)
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.
Director: Peter Sheridan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: March 22, 2001
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Peter Sheridan
- Brendan Behan (Author)
- Nye Heron
Music: Stephen McKeon
Cinematography: Ciarán Tanham
Editing: Stephen O'Connell
Production: Dakota Films, Hell's Kitchen
Country: United Kingdom, Ireland
Language: Gaeilge, English
Budget: $100,000
Box Office: $87,400
Original Language: en
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
homophobia, bullying, liverpool, england, coming of age, cross dressing, accidental death, ira (irish republican army), based on memoir or autobiography, teenage boy, reform school, norfolk, 1940s, borstal, gay theme, gay teenager
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 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, Eva Birthistle, Mark Huberman.
- How long is Borstal Boy?
- Borstal Boy has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Borstal Boy?
- Borstal Boy is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Borstal Boy?
- Borstal Boy had a budget of $100,000.
- How much did Borstal Boy gross?
- Borstal Boy grossed $87,400 worldwide.
- Where was Borstal Boy produced?
- Borstal Boy was produced in United Kingdom, Ireland.
- What are the themes of Borstal Boy?
- The themes of Borstal Boy include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.