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Song for a Raggy Boy is an 2003 Irish historical drama film directed by Aisling Walsh. It is based on the book of the same name by Patrick Galvin and is based on true events. Plot. In 1939, on the brink of World War II, the St. Judes Reformatory is a ruthless Irish school for boys.
Aug 22, 2003 · With Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren, Dudley Sutton. The true story of a single teacher's courage to stand up against an untouchable prefect's sadistic disciplinary regime and other abuse in a Catholic Reformatory and Industrial School in 1939 Ireland.
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- Drama, History
- Aisling Walsh
- 2003-08-22
Currently you are able to watch "Song for a Raggy Boy" streaming on Peacock or for free with ads on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Freevee, Xumo Play, DistroTV. It is also possible to rent "Song for a Raggy Boy" on Amazon Video, Vudu online and to download it on Amazon Video, Vudu.
- 17
- Aisling Walsh
- 94 min
Song for a Raggy Boy. Against the wishes of the Bishop, Father Damian (Alan Devlin), the principal of St. Jude's Reformatory School, appoints William Franklin (Aidan Quinn) the only lay teacher among a staff of Catholic Brothers. 331 IMDb 7.5 1 h 33 min 2003. X-Ray 18+.
Song for a Raggy Boy - YouTube. Try now. CC. Magnolia Selects. Try it free. In 1939 Ireland a new teacher (Aidan Quinn) clashes with a disciplinarian (Iain Glen) at a Roman Catholic reform...
In 1939 Ireland a new teacher (Aidan Quinn) clashes with a disciplinarian (Iain Glen) at a Roman Catholic reform school for boys.
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- Drama
Jan 19, 2003 · Overview. 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.
