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Song for a Raggy Boy

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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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Empire Magazine Rated: 3/5 Apr 1, 2006 Full Review BBC.com Rated: 3/5 Apr 6, 2004 Full Review Matthew Turner ViewLondon Rated: 3/5 Apr 17, 2004 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall The filmmakers undermine their point with a simplistic script that refuses to allow shades of grey in what should be a complex, disturbing story. Rated: 2.5/5 Mar 22, 2004 Full Review Eric D. Snider EricDSnider.com Rated: C May 3, 2003 Full Review Greg Dean Schmitz Greg's Previews at Yahoo! Movies If this had been fictional, I probably would have been harsher on the story, but since it's a true story, what would have been a weakness can be perceived as a strength Rated: 3/4 May 2, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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ian b Great insight into the horrors of what was allowed to go on back then.Sad,but thought provoking.Thank Goodness these days have gone. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/24 Full Review Rebecca D I thought it was riveting and thought provoking. The characters are believable and engaging. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review Nessie P I watched this on Amazon Prime. Riveting and terrible at the same time. The Catholic Church has much to answer for. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/22/23 Full Review sean g A difficult story made well, all the cast are amazing actors , and a great telling of a great teacher, just like "sister act".Good Irish movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Between 2.5 and 3. Falls too much in topics, but it is not badly developed. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Song for a Raggy Boy is another touching, moving and inspiring story about a teacher who makes a breaktrough with heartbreaking and emotional drama. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Aisling Walsh

Director

Aidan Quinn

William Franklin

Iain Glen

Brother John

Marc Warren

Brother Mac

Dudley Sutton

Brother Tom

Alan Devlin

Father Damian

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Synopsis In 1939 Ireland a new teacher (Aidan Quinn) clashes with a disciplinarian (Iain Glen) at a Roman Catholic reform school for boys.
Director
Aisling Walsh
Screenwriter
Patrick Galvin, Aisling Walsh, Kevin Byron Murphy
Production Co
Lolafilms S.A.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2019
Runtime
1h 38m
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