A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan (1988)

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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.

Director: Allan Miller
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Don Lenzer
Production: First Run Features
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan about?
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.
Who directed A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan?
A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan was directed by Allan Miller.
Who stars in A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan?
A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan stars Liam Clancy, Brendan Behan.
How long is A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan?
A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan?
A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan is a Documentary film.