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Brendan Behan
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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.
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Omnibus
19677.2out of 10

Tonight Starring Jack Paar
19577.5out of 10
Small World
19587.3out of 10

Monitor
19587.3out of 10

A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan
19880.0out of 10

Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy
20140.0out of 10

Borstal Boy
20016.2out of 10

The Quare Fellow
19625.7out of 10
Gisslan
19968.0out of 10
Die Geisel
19777.0out of 10