Our Boys
1981•42m•7.0•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Cathal Black
Writer
Dermot Healy
Languages
English
Studio
Cathal Black Productions
Cast
Archie O'Sullivan
Brother
Mick Lally
Brother
Noel O'Donovan
Brother
Ciarán Hinds
Brother
Vinnie McCabe
Brother
Séamus Ellis
Brother
George Keegan
Brother
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
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