Song for a Raggy Boy
"Four walls. One faith. No identity."
Originally released in 2003. Song for a Raggy Boy is a drama/history film. directed by Aisling Walsh.
Starring Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, and Marc Warren
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 2003
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (140 votes)
Box Office
$783.5K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $783,544
Production Companies
- Fantastic Films
- Moviefan Scandinavia A/S
- Subotica
- Titian Red Pictures
- Zoma Films
- Lolafilms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Song for a Raggy Boy about?
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 fir...
Who directed Song for a Raggy Boy?
Song for a Raggy Boy was directed by Aisling Walsh.
How long is Song for a Raggy Boy?
Song for a Raggy Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Song for a Raggy Boy released?
Song for a Raggy Boy was released on January 19, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Song for a Raggy Boy?
The main cast of Song for a Raggy Boy includes Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren, Dudley Sutton, Alan Devlin.
Is Song for a Raggy Boy worth watching?
Song for a Raggy Boy has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 140 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.