Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy(2014)
Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy Synopsis
Actor Adrian Dunbar has played Brendan Behan on the stage many times, and now sets out on a journey to discover the real story of the poet and playwright. He travels to all the cities Behan lived in, to places where he is still highly regarded, including the one where it all began for him as a poet – Paris.
Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy (2014) is a documentary film directed by Maurice Sweeney, released on December 1, 2014 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Brendan Behan, Adrian Dunbar, Jim Sheridan and J.P. Dunleavy.
- Director:
- Maurice Sweeney
- Producers:
- Stephen Douds
- Production:
- Below the Radar, RTÉ
- Status:
- Released
Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brendan Behan
as Himself
Adrian Dunbar
as Himself
Jim Sheridan
as Himself
- J.P. Dunleavy
J.P. Dunleavy
as Himself
Kathy Burke
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Maurice Sweeney, produced by Stephen Douds.
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Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy?
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The main cast of Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy (2014) includes Brendan Behan, Adrian Dunbar, Jim Sheridan, J.P. Dunleavy and Kathy Burke. The film was directed by Maurice Sweeney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy released?
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Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy was released on December 1, 2014 and runs for 53m.