Song for a Raggy Boy (2003)

Name: Song for a Raggy Boy
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2003
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren, Dudley Sutton, Alan Devlin

1h 34m Ireland, United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain

Drama History

Plot

William Franklin, an Irish teacher, returns to his homeland in 1939 after losing his job in the United States due to his leftist beliefs. He becomes the first lay instructor at St. Jude's, a school for troubled boys overseen by the strict Brother John, who champions rigorous discipline. As Franklin navigates the challenges of teaching in a harsh environment, he strives to inspire the boys while confronting the oppressive methods of the institution. The struggle between compassion and discipline unfolds, highlighting the transformative power of education against a backdrop of rigid authority.

Cast

Aidan Quinn Iain Glen Marc Warren Dudley Sutton Alan Devlin Stuart Graham Bernard Manning John Travers Andrew Simpson Mark Butler Samuel Bright Chris Newman