49890
49890

Song for a Raggy Boy

"Four walls. One faith. No identity."

2003-01-19
7.3
en 94m
DramaHistory
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.

Director

Aisling Walsh

Writer

Aisling Walsh

Writer

Kevin Byron Murphy

Writer

Patrick Galvin

Co-Producer

Gillian Berrie

Co-Producer

Peter Garde

based on novel or book poetry beating reformatory strap discipline woman director 1930s

Status

Released

Revenue

$783,544

Countries

  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom
  • Denmark
  • Spain

Companies

  • Fantastic Films
  • Moviefan Scandinavia A/S
  • Subotica
  • Titian Red Pictures