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Feature film — 2003

Song for a Raggy Boy (2003)

7.31h 34mDrama — History

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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A high-signal pick with 149 votes.

Fantastic Films / Moviefan Scandinavia A/S / Subotica / Titian Red Pictures / Zoma Films / Lolafilms

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Director: Aisling Walsh

On screen

Cast & crew

Aidan Quinn as William Franklin

Aidan Quinn

William Franklin

Iain Glen as Brother John

Iain Glen

Brother John

Marc Warren as Brother Mac

Marc Warren

Brother Mac

Dudley Sutton as Brother Tom

Dudley Sutton

Brother Tom

Alan Devlin as Father Damian

Alan Devlin

Father Damian

Stuart Graham as Brother Whelan

Stuart Graham

Brother Whelan

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Bernard Manning

Rogers 855

John Travers as Liam Mercier 636

John Travers

Liam Mercier 636

Andrew Simpson as Gerard Peters 458

Andrew Simpson

Gerard Peters 458

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Mark Butler

Downey 913

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Samuel Bright

Ryan 126

Chris Newman as Patrick Delaney 743

Chris Newman

Patrick Delaney 743

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