Song for a Raggy Boy(2003)
Four walls. One faith. No identity.
Song for a Raggy Boy 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.
Song for a Raggy Boy (2003) is a drama and history film directed by Aisling Walsh, released on January 19, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren and Dudley Sutton. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 148 ratings.
- Director:
- Aisling Walsh
- Writers:
- Kevin Byron Murphy, Patrick Galvin, Aisling Walsh
- Producers:
- Tristan Lynch, John McDonnell, Kevin Byron Murphy
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Robertson
- Production:
- Fantastic Films, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, Subotica, Titian Red Pictures, Zoma Films, Lolafilms
- Revenue:
- $783,544
- Status:
- Released
Song for a Raggy Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aidan Quinn
as William Franklin
Iain Glen
as Brother John
Marc Warren
as Brother Mac
Dudley Sutton
as Brother Tom
Alan Devlin
as Father Damian
Stuart Graham
as Brother Whelan
- Bernard Manning
Bernard Manning
as Rogers 855
John Travers
as Liam Mercier 636
Andrew Simpson
as Gerard Peters 458
- Mark Butler
Mark Butler
as Downey 913
- Samuel Bright
Samuel Bright
as Ryan 126
Chris Newman
as Patrick Delaney 743
Key crew
Directed by Aisling Walsh, written by Kevin Byron Murphy, Patrick Galvin and Aisling Walsh, produced by Tristan Lynch, John McDonnell and Kevin Byron Murphy.
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Song for a Raggy Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 148 ratings.
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Song for a Raggy Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Song for a Raggy Boy online?
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Song for a Raggy Boy (2003) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Song for a Raggy Boy?
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The main cast of Song for a Raggy Boy (2003) includes Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren, Dudley Sutton and Alan Devlin. The film was directed by Aisling Walsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Song for a Raggy Boy released?
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Song for a Raggy Boy was released on January 19, 2003 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Song for a Raggy Boy worth watching?
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Song for a Raggy Boy (2003) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 148 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.