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Four walls. One faith. No identity. - Song for a Raggy Boy
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Title: Song for a Raggy Boy

Release Date: 19 Jan 2003

Runtime: 1h 34m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Fantastic Films, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, Subotica, Titian Red Pictures, Zoma Films, Lolafilms

Production Companies: Fantastic Films, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, Subotica, Titian Red Pictures, Zoma Films, Lolafilms

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (129 votes)

Cast

  • William Franklin: Aidan Quinn
  • Brother John: Iain Glen
  • Brother Mac: Marc Warren
  • Brother Tom: Dudley Sutton
  • Father Damian: Alan Devlin
  • Brother Whelan: Stuart Graham
  • Rogers 855: Bernard Manning
  • Liam Mercier 636: John Travers
  • Gerard Peters 458: Andrew Simpson
  • Downey 913: Mark Butler
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