A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan

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Released May 02, 1988

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 26m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan


Status

Released


Spoken Languages

  • English

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