2003
7.3 (135 votes)
1h 34m
Genres
Drama
History
Production Companies
Fantastic Films
Moviefan Scandinavia A/S
Subotica
Titian Red Pictures
Zoma Films
Lolafilms
Moviefan Scandinavia A/S
Subotica
Titian Red Pictures
Zoma Films
Lolafilms
Song for a Raggy Boy
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.
Key Crew
Director: Aisling Walsh
Producer: Tristan Lynch, John McDonnell, Kevin Byron Murphy, Dominic Wright
Writer: Kevin Byron Murphy, Patrick Galvin, Aisling Walsh
Director of Photography: Peter Robertson
