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Quick Info

Rating

7.3/10

Release2003

Runtime1h 34m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$783,544

Production

Fantastic Films

Moviefan Scandinavia A/S

Subotica

Titian Red Pictures

Zoma Films

Lolafilms

Movie

Song for a Raggy Boy

2003

1h 34m

7.3

Drama

History

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.

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