Movie
Song for a Raggy Boy
Four walls. One faith. No identity.
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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Song for a Raggy Boy opened in theaters January 19, 2003. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Cast
Aidan QuinnWilliam Franklin
Iain GlenBrother John
Marc WarrenBrother Mac
Dudley SuttonBrother Tom
Alan DevlinFather Damian
Stuart GrahamBrother Whelan
John TraversLiam Mercier 636Credits
- Directed by
- Aisling Walsh
- Written by
- Aisling Walsh, Kevin Byron Murphy, Patrick Galvin
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $783.5K
Production
- Fantastic Films
- Moviefan Scandinavia A/S
SuboticaIreland- Titian Red Pictures
- Zoma FilmsUnited Kingdom
LolafilmsSpain