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.
- Overview
- Cast
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A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
May 2, 1988
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan
Production Companies
First Run Features
Director
Allan Miller
Description
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.
