Ireland / Jan 01, 1981
42min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Mixing classroom dramatization with documentary material, interviews with former students who recall barbaric punishments in the name of learning, and a 1932 newsreel of a triumphant Catholic congress in Dublin, this piece poses a challenging and controversial exploration of the Christian Brothers' education system in the 50s.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Bennett | Brother |
| Brendan Ellis | Politician |
| Jimmy Brennan | Politician |
| Dermot Healy | Politician |
| Dermot Lynskey | Priest |
| Johnny Murphy | Van Driver |
| Charlie Roberts | Surveyor |
| Liam Stack | Surveyor |
| Tom Jordan | Father |
| Anne O'Connor | Mother |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Our Boys |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Ireland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cathal Black Productions |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1981 |
| Writer | Dermot Healy |
| Cinematography | Thaddeus O'Sullivan |
| Assistant directors | Cathal Black |
| Music | Bill Sommerville-Large |
| Sound | Bill Sommerville-Large |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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