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Colleagues and relatives reflect on the dynamic life of Irish writer Brendan Behan, beginning with his adolescent years as an activist and his affiliation with the IRA youth group, Fianna Éireann. Behan rises to fame as a poet and playwright and achieves international success in the wake of his successful autobiography, "Borstal Boy." But in his later years, Behan's prominence wanes as alcoholism, egotistical tendencies and a growing obsession with celebrity begin to overtake him.
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A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan
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How long is A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan?
A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan has a runtime of 1h 26m (1 hour and 26 minutes).
Who directed A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan?
A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan was directed by Allan Miller and released in 1988.
What genre is A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan?
A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan is a Documentary film (1988).
Who stars in A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan?
The cast of A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan includes Liam Clancy, Brendan Behan.
