Where to watch Borstal Boy(2001)
In the United States, you can watch Borstal Boy for free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where to stream Borstal Boy
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Borstal Boy plot summary
As a prisoner of war it is my duty to escape.
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.
Details
- Release date
- March 22, 2001
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed by
- Peter Sheridan
- Country
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 · 54 votes
Borstal Boy trailer
Cast
Shawn HatosyBrendan Behan
Danny DyerCharlie Milwall
Robin LaingJock
Ian McElhinneyVerreker
Eva BirthistleLiz Joyce
Mark HubermanMac
Lee InglebyDale
Ronnie DrewCustoms man- Eamon GlancyManning
- Dennis ConwayHolmes
FAQ
Where can I watch Borstal Boy?
In the United States, you can watch Borstal Boy for free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Can I rent or buy Borstal Boy?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
How long is Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy runs 1h 31m (91 minutes).
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