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Borstal Boy 2001

Based on Irish poet Brendan Behan's experiences in a reform school in 1942. A 16 year-old Irish republican terrorist arrives on the ferry at Liverpool and is arrested for possession of explosives. He is imprisoned in a Borstal in East Anglia, where he is forced to live with his would-be enemies, an experience that profoundly changes his life.

Directed by: Peter Sheridan
Written by: Nye Heron & Peter Sheridan
Release date: 2001-03-22
Runtime: 88 minutes
Cast:
Shawn Hatosy Shawn Hatosy
Brendan Behan 
Danny Dyer Danny Dyer
Charlie Milwall 
Robin Laing Robin Laing
Jock 
Ian McElhinney Ian McElhinney
Verreker 
Eva Birthistle Eva Birthistle
Liz Joyce 
Mark Huberman Mark Huberman
Mac 
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