Overview

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.

Cast

Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney, Eva Birthistle, Mark Huberman, Lee Ingleby, Ronnie Drew

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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 imprisoned in Borstal, a reform institution for young offenders in East Anglia, England.

When was "Borstal Boy" released?

Borstal Boy was released in 2001.

Who stars in "Borstal Boy"?

The cast includes Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney.