Borstal Boy
2005, 98 minutes, Rated M
Shawn Hatosy (The Cooler, Swimmers) and Danny Dyer (Human Traffic) star in this gritty adaptation of Irish writer, Brendan Behan's eponymously titled book, based on his personal experience in an English reform school.
During World War Two, Brendan, still only sixteen, but a committed IRA member, travelled to Liverpool with a suitcase of explosives. However, his bombing mission was foiled when he was apprehended, charged and subsequently imprisoned in Borstal, a reform institution for young offenders in East Anglia, England. Now forced to do time with those he was indoctrinated to consider "the enemy", Brendan found that his staunch Republican beliefs were being put to the ultimate test. This realisation created a deep inner conflict in the young Irishman and forced a self-examination that was both traumatic and revealing, forcing Brendan to ultimately face up to the truth.
In this, his impressive debut feature, acclaimed director Peter Sheridan skillfully brings to life this absorbing story of courage, friendship and love.
- Director:
- Peter Sheridan [1],
- Starring:
- Mark Huberman [2], Eoin Slattery [1], Keith Murtagh [1], Trevor Hanly [1], Eva Birthistle [2], Viko Nikci [1], Patricia Levento [1], Michael York [39], Danny Dyer [10], Lee Ingleby [13], Robin Laing [8], Shawn Hatosy [15], Jim Byrne [1],
- Screen Formats:
- Full Frame 1.33:1
- Language and Sound:
- English Dolby Digital Stereo
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