Song for a Raggy Boy (2003)
"Four walls. One faith. No identity."

Title: Song for a Raggy Boy
Original Title: Song for a Raggy Boy
Release Date: 2003-01-19
Status: Released
Rating: 7.3/10 (from 131 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama, History
Production Companies: Fantastic Films, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, Subotica, Titian Red Pictures, Zoma Films, Lolafilms
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.
Cast

Aidan Quinn
William Franklin

Iain Glen
Brother John

Marc Warren
Brother Mac

Dudley Sutton
Brother Tom

Alan Devlin
Father Damian

Stuart Graham
Brother Whelan

Bernard Manning
Rogers 855

John Travers
Liam Mercier 636

Andrew Simpson
Gerard Peters 458

Mark Butler
Downey 913