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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.
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Cast
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
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Questions about Borstal Boy
How long is Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy has a runtime of 1h 31m (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy was directed by Peter Sheridan and released in 2001.
What genre is Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy is a Drama film (2001).
Who stars in Borstal Boy?
The cast of Borstal Boy includes Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney, Eva Birthistle.
What is the TMDB rating for Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy has a TMDB rating of 6.2/10 based on 52 votes.
