About this movie
William Franklin is a teacher who was born in Ireland and moved to the United States only to repatriate in 1939 after his leftist political views cause him to lose his job. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a school for wayward boys run by Brother John, who is a firm believer in strong discipline.
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Quick facts
Year
2003
Runtime
1h 34m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
145
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
EN
Cast
child abuse
based on novel or book
poetry
beating
reformatory
strap
discipline
woman director
1930s
pederasty
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Questions about Song for a Raggy Boy
How long is Song for a Raggy Boy?
Song for a Raggy Boy has a runtime of 1h 34m (1 hour and 34 minutes).
Who directed Song for a Raggy Boy?
Song for a Raggy Boy was directed by Aisling Walsh and released in 2003.
What genre is Song for a Raggy Boy?
Song for a Raggy Boy is a Drama, History film (2003).
Who stars in Song for a Raggy Boy?
The cast of Song for a Raggy Boy includes Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren, Dudley Sutton, Alan Devlin.
What is the TMDB rating for Song for a Raggy Boy?
Song for a Raggy Boy has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 145 votes.
