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Borstal Boy

A prisoner forms an unlikely bond with the progressive warden of a British reform school, laying the groundwork for a future as a celebrated writer.

A 16-year-old Irish republican, Brendan Behan, is caught and imprisoned in a British reform institution after a failed bombing mission to Liverpool during World War II. Confronted with his enemies, Brendan's inner conflict deepens, leading to a traumatic and revealing self-examination.

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Info about Borstal Boy

Studio(s): British Screen Productions, BSB

Originally Released: United States, Mar 22, 2001

Production Countries: United Kingdom, Ireland

Box Office Gross: $87,400.00

Budget: $100,000.00

Genres:Drama, Romance