Boy A

Based On the book by Jonathan Trigell

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 Young Offender Institution; and Peter Mullan as Terry, Jack's caseworker. The novel is noted for similarities to the James Bulger case, whose offenders were released around the time of its publication. Boy A had its world premiere at the 32nd Toronto International Film Festival on 8 September 2007.

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Release date:

September 8, 2007

Director:

John Crowley

Cast:

Andrew Garfield, Katie Lyons, Peter Mullan, Shaun Evans, Jeremy Swift

Genre:

Drama, Flashback

Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Year page:

2007 in adaptations