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Borstal Boy

2000, Movie, NR, 91 mins

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BORSTAL BOY
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Given the serious subject matter, this adaptation of Irish writer Brendan Behan's autobiographical novel is surprisingly light and exceedingly good-natured. The film opens in WWII-era Liverpool, as 16-year-old I.R.A. soldier Brendan (American actor Shawn Hatosy, with a respectable brogue) steps off a steamer and checks into a seedy rented room. He begins to assemble a bomb. Moments later, English agents kick open the door and Brendan is arrested. Found guilty of conspiracy, b... read more leave a comment
Year: 2000
Rated NR

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Cast
Shawn Hatosy: Brendan Behan
Danny Dyer: Charlie Milwall
Lee Ingleby: Dale
Robin Laing: Jock
Eva Birthistle: Liz Joyce
Michael York: Joyce

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