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Boy A is a 2007 British drama film directed by John Crowley, from a screenplay by Mark O'Rowe, based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Jonathan Trigell.The film stars Andrew Garfield in his film debut as Jack Burridge (né Eric Wilson), who is re-entering society under a new name in Manchester after having served 14 years in a juvenile prison; and Peter Mullan as Terry, Jack's caseworker.
- $1.7 million
- Paddy Cunneen
Sep 4, 2008 · Boy A is a 2007 film based on a novel by Jonathan Trigell, inspired by the real-life case of James Bulger. It follows the life of Jack Burridge, who was imprisoned for killing a toddler as a child and released with a new identity.
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- Drama
- John Crowley
- 2008-09-04
Boy A is a movie about Jack Burridge, a former juvenile detention center inmate who killed a child and was released under a new identity. He tries to start a new life, but his past catches up with him and he faces public outrage and danger.
- Jack Burridge; Michelle; Terry
- R
- 2007
Jul 23, 2008 · Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge (Andrew Garfield) finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle (Katie Lyons).
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- John Crowley
- R
- Andrew Garfield
Aug 4, 2008 · A film about a convicted murderer who gets a new identity and a second chance after 24 years in prison. Based on a true story, the film explores the themes of forgiveness, rehabilitation and identity.
Boy A is a film about a young man who served a long prison sentence for a violent crime he committed as a child. He tries to start a new life with a new identity, but his past catches up with him and threatens his future.
Boy A is the debut novel by Jonathan Trigell, which was first published in 2004. Premise [ edit ] The book is the story of a child criminal released into society as an adult, taking its title from the court practice of concealing the identity of child defendants and child killers.
