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Brendan Behan

Brendan Behan

Writer

Brendan Behan (1923-1964) was an Irish writer, one of the most popular Irish literary figures in his time. A former political militant, he spent much of his youth in prison. After his release, he established himself as a playwright, writing in both English and Irish. He had a lifelong struggle with alcoholism, leading to his death at the age of forty-one. His memoir Borstal Boy and play The Quare Fellow have been adapted into films.

Series3

  • TV7.5
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    Omnibus

    1967 · 9 votes

  • TV7.3

    Small World

    1958 · 3 votes

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  • Movie