Borstal Boy
"As a prisoner of war it is my duty to escape."
Originally released in 2001. Borstal Boy is a drama film. directed by Peter Sheridan.
Starring Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, and Robin Laing
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (49 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Box Office
$87.4K
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000
- Revenue
- $87,400
Production Companies
- Dakota Films
- Hell's Kitchen
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 ...
Who directed Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy was directed by Peter Sheridan.
How long is Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Borstal Boy released?
Borstal Boy was released on March 22, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Borstal Boy?
The main cast of Borstal Boy includes Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney, Eva Birthistle.