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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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- Where can I watch Borstal Boy online?
- You can stream Borstal Boy on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Borstal Boy come out?
- Borstal Boy was released in 2001.
- What genre is Borstal Boy?
- Borstal Boy is a drama film.
- How long is Borstal Boy?
- Borstal Boy runs about 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- Who stars in Borstal Boy?
- Borstal Boy stars Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, and Ian McElhinney.
- How is Borstal Boy rated?
- Borstal Boy currently scores 6.2 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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