A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan

A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan

Colleagues and relatives reflect on the dynamic life of Irish writer Brendan Behan, beginning with his adolescent years as an activist and his affiliation with the IRA youth group, Fianna Éireann. Behan rises to fame as a poet and playwright and achieves international success in the wake of his successful autobiography, "Borstal Boy." But in his later years, Behan's prominence wanes as alcoholism, egotistical tendencies and a growing obsession with celebrity begin to overtake him.

Release Date

May 2, 1988

Status

Released

Original Title

A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan

Runtime

1h 26min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

First Run Features