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Song for a Raggy Boy(2003)
Status: Released
Date: 2003-01-19
73%
130 Votes
Time: 1h 34m
Four walls. One faith. No identity.
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Ireland,
United Kingdom,
Denmark,
Spain
Revenue: $783,544.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Fantastic Films
Moviefan Scandinavia A/S
Titian Red Pictures
Zoma Films
Lolafilms
Movie: Song for a Raggy Boy
Top 10 Billed Cast
Aidan Quinn
William Franklin
Iain Glen
Brother John
Marc Warren
Brother Mac
Dudley Sutton
Brother Tom
Alan Devlin
Father Damian
Stuart Graham
Brother Whelan
John Travers
Liam Mercier 636
Andrew Simpson
Gerard Peters 458
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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.
Release Date
2003-01-19
Average
7.304
Rating:
3.7 startsTagline
Four walls. One faith. No identity.
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