The Brylcreem Boys

1995, cert 15, running time 106 minutes

Director: Terence Ryan

The Curragh prisoner of war camp in Kildare County, Ireland provides the backdrop and inspiration for The Brylcreem Boys, a unique war-time drama, exploring love and friendship amidst the bitter conflict of World War II. Stranger than fiction, The Brylcreem Boys brings an unusual chapter in Irish history into the present with a delightful mix of romance, humour and adventure.

Starring Bill Campbell, Gabriel Byrne, John Gordon-Sinclair, Angus MacFadyen, Joe McGann, William McNamara, Oliver Tobias and Jean Butler

Reviews

Voted one of the 'UK's Greatest DVDs' (Rated between Titanic and Twelve Monkeys)
Total DVD - January 2000

"Providing a heart-warming, romantic and humorous look at WWII, this is a thoroughly enjoyable treat."
Total DVD Hot Disc - 8/10

"The Brylcreem Boys surprisingly reveals itself to be a small gem of a film, with a great cast and plenty of gentle humour."
Chosen as one of the 'Five Best of British DVDs'.
DVD Review - Special Edition

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More details: The Brylcreem Boys website.