About this release
La storia di un uomo coraggioso che nel 1939 si oppose ai metodi di insegnamento repressivi nella scuola di un riformatorio irlandese. Basato su eventi realmente accaduti.
Where to buy
As an Amazon Associate and eBay Partner Network member, FilmShelves earns from qualifying purchases. These links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.
Disc 1
DVD
Song for a Raggy Boy (2003)
94 min
HistoryDrama
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.
Credits
Director
Aisling Walsh
Writer
Kevin Byron Murphy
Patrick Galvin
Aisling Walsh
Cast
Aidan Quinnas William Franklin
Iain Glenas Brother John
Marc Warrenas Brother Mac
Dudley Suttonas Brother Tom
Alan Devlinas Father Damian
Stuart Grahamas Brother Whelan
Bernard Manningas Rogers 855
John Traversas Liam Mercier 636
Andrew Simpsonas Gerard Peters 458
Mark Butleras Downey 913
Cinematographer
Peter Robertson
Producer
Tristan Lynch
John McDonnell
Kevin Byron Murphy
Dominic Wright
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 17, 2026