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Boy A

Boy A

★ 7.1/10•2008•1h 46m•R•Crime•Drama

Who decides who gets a second chance?

Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.

Mark O'Rowe · Screenplay

John Crowley · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 46m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 23, 2008
Revenue$1,200,398

Actors

Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield

Jack Burridge

Katie Lyons

Katie Lyons

Michelle

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Terry

Shaun Evans

Shaun Evans

Chris

Siobhan Finneran

Siobhan Finneran

Kelly

Alfie Owen

Eric Wilson

James Young

Zeb

Jeremy Swift

Jeremy Swift

Dave

Taylor Doherty

Philip Craig

Anthony Lewis

Steve

Tilly Vosburgh

Tilly Vosburgh

Shopkeeper

Josef Altin

Josef Altin

Bully

Skye Bennett

Skye Bennett

Angela

Steven Pacey

Steven Pacey

Prosecution Barrister

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