Song for a Raggy Boy
“Four walls. One faith. No identity.”
Synopsis
William Franklin is a teacher who was born in Ireland and moved to the United States only to repatriate in 1939 after his leftist political views cause him to lose his job. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a school for wayward boys run by Brother John, who is a firm believer in strong discipline.
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Aidan Quinn
William Franklin
Iain Glen
Brother John
Marc Warren
Brother Mac
Dudley Sutton
Brother Tom
Alan Devlin
Father Damian
Stuart Graham
Brother Whelan
Bernard Manning
Rogers 855
John Travers
Liam Mercier 636
Andrew Simpson
Gerard Peters 458
Mark Butler
Downey 913
Samuel Bright
Ryan 126
Chris Newman
Patrick Delaney 743
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$784K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aisling Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Byron Murphy, Patrick Galvin, Aisling Walsh
- Original Score
- Richard Blackford
- Original Title
- Song for a Raggy Boy
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $784K
- Production Studios
- Fantastic Films, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, Subotica, Titian Red Pictures, Zoma Films, Lolafilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aisling Walsh
Kevin Byron Murphy, Patrick Galvin, Aisling Walsh
Richard Blackford
Peter Robertson
Tristan Lynch, John McDonnell, Michael Lunderskov, Kevin Byron Murphy, Dominic Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Aisling Walsh
Director
Tristan Lynch
Producer
John McDonnell
Producer
Kevin Byron Murphy
Producer
Kevin Byron Murphy
Writer
Patrick Galvin
Writer
Aisling Walsh
Writer
Dominic Wright
Producer
Peter Robertson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song for a Raggy Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Song for a Raggy Boy about?
William Franklin is a teacher who was born in Ireland and moved to the United States only to repatriate in 1939 after his leftist political views cause him to lose his job. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a school for wayward boys run by Brother John, who is a firm believer in strong discipline.
Who directed Song for a Raggy Boy?
Song for a Raggy Boy was directed by Aisling Walsh.
Who stars in Song for a Raggy Boy?
The principal cast of Song for a Raggy Boy includes Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren, Dudley Sutton, Alan Devlin.
When was Song for a Raggy Boy released and how long is it?
Song for a Raggy Boy was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Song for a Raggy Boy make at the box office?
Song for a Raggy Boy grossed $784K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Song for a Raggy Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Song for a Raggy Boy was composed by Richard Blackford.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Song for a Raggy Boy?
Song for a Raggy Boy holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.