Brendan Behan’s famous memoir about his troubled youth formed the basis of this drama. Brendan is a 16-year-old boy from Ireland who loathes the British and is eager to do something about it. Brendan sails into Liverpool, but is discovered to be carrying the makings of a bomb; he’s soon placed under arrest and thrown into a borstal (British reform school), where he finds himself surrounded by a collection of tough-as-nails English delinquents. While his political beliefs don’t change, Brendan learns to become more tolerant of others as he makes friends with a few of his fellow inmates, including Charlie (Danny Dyer), who dreams of sailing away some day, and Scottish Jock (Robin Laing). Brendan also has to deal with the pains of first love when he becomes infatuated with Liz (Eva Birthistle), the daughter of the school’s master (Michael York). Borstal Boy marked the film debut of stage director Peter Sheridan, the brother of noted Irish filmmaker Jim Sheridan. Starring Shawn Hatosy, Robin Laing & Eva Birthistle., Drama based on Irish poet Brendan Behan’s memoir about his time in borstal, following his arrest for bringing the makings of an IRA bomb into the country. While inside, he finds his prejudices are challenged by the people he meets, including gay sailor Charlie and the daughter of the prison governor. Dir: Peter Sheridan., Brendan Behan’s famous memoir about his troubled youth formed the basis of this drama. Brendan (Shawn Hatosy) is a 16-year-old boy from Ireland who loathes the British and is eager to do something about it. Brendan sails into Liverpool, but is discovered to be carrying the makings of a bomb; he’s soon placed under arrest and thrown into a borstal (British reform school), where he finds himself surrounded by a collection of tough-as-nails English delinquents. While his political beliefs don’t change, Brendan learns to become more tolerant of others as he makes friends with a few of his fellow inmates, including Charlie (Danny Dyer), who dreams of sailing away some day, and Scottish Jock (Robin Laing). Brendan also has to deal with the pains of first love when he becomes infatuated with Liz (Eva Birthistle), the daughter of the school’s master (Michael York). Borstal Boy marked the film debut of stage director Peter Sheridan, the brother of noted Irish filmmaker Jim Sheridan., A 16-year-old Irish republican is captured during a bombing mission and confronts his inner demons while imprisoned in Borstal, a reform institution for juvenile offenders in England., A 16-year-old Irish republican (Shawn Hatosy) is captured during a bombing mission and confronts his inner demons while imprisoned in Borstal, a reform institution for juvenile offenders in England. Charlie Milwall: Danny Dyer. Dale: Lee Ingleby.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Borstal Boy ” ?
A: The main cast includes Danny Dyer,Shawn Hatosy,Lee Ingleby,Robin Laing,Eva Birthistle,Michael York,Mark Huberman,Jim Byrne,Garret Deady,Darren Donohue,William Fitzpatrick,Luke Griffin,Trevor Hanly,Klaus Hassel,Luke Hayden,Ian McElhinney,Keith Murtagh,Viko Nikci,Jer O’Leary,John O’Toole,Arthur Riordan,Owen Sharpe,Eoin Slattery,Stephen O’Connell,Nye Heron,Crispian Sallis,Ciaran Tanham,Michael Higgins,Judy Counihan,Jim Sheridan,Maureen Hughes,Marie Tierney.
Q: When Did the “Borstal Boy” Released?
A: The Movie “Borstal Boy” originally aired on 2002-03-01 and released in the year of 2000.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Borstal Boy” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Borstal Boy” ?
A: “Borstal Boy” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
