Borstal Boy
“As a prisoner of war it is my duty to escape.”
Synopsis
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.
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BORSTAL BOY Official Film TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-14
Top Cast
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Shawn Hatosy
Brendan Behan
Danny Dyer
Charlie Milwall
Robin Laing
Jock
Ian McElhinney
Verreker
Eva Birthistle
Liz Joyce
Mark Huberman
Mac
Lee Ingleby
Dale
Ronnie Drew
Customs man
Eamon Glancy
Manning
Dennis Conway
Holmes
Patricia Leventon
Landlady
John O'Toole
Whitbread
Luke Hayden
Alex
Michael York
Joyce
Mark Lambert
Chief Dixon
Eoin Slattery
James
Owen Sharpe
Albert
Viko Nikci
Jerzy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Travelling Dublin Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$87K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.87x
-$13K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sheridan
- Screenplay & Story
- Brendan Behan, Nye Heron, Peter Sheridan
- Original Score
- Stephen McKeon
- Original Title
- Borstal Boy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- Irish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Worldwide Gross
- $87K
- Production Studios
- Dakota Films, Hell's Kitchen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sheridan
Brendan Behan, Nye Heron, Peter Sheridan
Stephen McKeon
Ciarán Tanham
Stephen O'Connell
Nye Heron, Arthur Lappin, Pat Moylan, Jim Sheridan
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sheridan
Director
Nye Heron
Writer
Peter Sheridan
Writer
Nye Heron
Producer
Arthur Lappin
Producer
Pat Moylan
Producer
Ciarán Tanham
Director of Photography
Stephen O'Connell
Editor
Crispian Sallis
Production Design
Marie Tierney
Costume Design
Joe Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Borstal Boy
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What is Borstal Boy about?
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.
Who directed Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy was directed by Peter Sheridan.
Who stars in Borstal Boy?
The principal cast of Borstal Boy includes Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney, Eva Birthistle.
When was Borstal Boy released and how long is it?
Borstal Boy was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy had a reported production budget of $100K and grossed $87K at the worldwide box office (0.87 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Borstal Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Borstal Boy was composed by Stephen McKeon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).