Boy A (2008)

Who decides who gets a second chance?

Movie · Crime, Drama · 1h 46m · Rated 7.1/10 on TMDB · Released July 23, 2008

Overview

Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.

Directed by John Crowley

Cast

• Andrew Garfield as Jack Burridge
• Katie Lyons as Michelle
• Peter Mullan as Terry
• Shaun Evans as Chris
• Siobhan Finneran as Kelly
• Alfie Owen as Eric Wilson
• James Young as Zeb
• Jeremy Swift as Dave
• Taylor Doherty as Philip Craig
• Anthony Lewis as Steve
• Tilly Vosburgh as Shopkeeper
• Josef Altin as Bully

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