Our Boys
Synopsis
Mixing classroom dramatization with documentary material, interviews with former students who recall barbaric punishments in the name of learning, and a 1932 newsreel of a triumphant Catholic congress in Dublin, this piece poses a challenging and controversial exploration of the Christian Brothers' education system in the 50s.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Archie O'Sullivan
Brother
Mick Lally
Brother
Noel O'Donovan
Brother
Ciarán Hinds
Brother
Vinnie McCabe
Brother
Séamus Ellis
Brother
George Keegan
Brother
Paul Bennett
Brother
Brendan Ellis
Politician
Jimmy Brennan
Politician
Dermot Healy
Politician
Dermot Lynskey
Priest
Johnny Murphy
Van Driver
Charlie Roberts
Surveyor
Liam Stack
Surveyor
Tom Jordan
Father
Anne O'Connor
Mother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cathal Black
- Screenplay & Story
- Dermot Healy
- Original Score
- Bill Sommerville-Large
- Original Title
- Our Boys
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
- Production Studios
- Cathal Black Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cathal Black
Dermot Healy
Bill Sommerville-Large
Department Leadership Roster
Cathal Black
Director
Dermot Healy
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Boys
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What is Our Boys about?
Mixing classroom dramatization with documentary material, interviews with former students who recall barbaric punishments in the name of learning, and a 1932 newsreel of a triumphant Catholic congress in Dublin, this piece poses a challenging and controversial exploration of the Christian Brothers' education system in the 50s.
Who directed Our Boys?
Our Boys was directed by Cathal Black.
Who stars in Our Boys?
The principal cast of Our Boys includes Archie O'Sullivan, Mick Lally, Noel O'Donovan, Ciarán Hinds, Vinnie McCabe.
When was Our Boys released and how long is it?
Our Boys was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Our Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Our Boys was composed by Bill Sommerville-Large.