The Borstal
1990, Czech. Directed by Hynek Bočan.
A young teacher is sent to a rural reform school, where he is faced with brutality of the inmates.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
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- Released
- 1 December 1990
- Original title
- Pasťák
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Hynek Bočan, Karel Misař
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What The Borstal is based on
The Borstal is adapted from a novel.
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The Borstal runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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The Borstal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1990. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Borstal?
If you liked The Borstal, try Winged Creatures, Won't Back Down, Girl in the Box.
Who directed The Borstal?
The Borstal (1990) was directed by Hynek Bočan and stars Ivan Vyskočil, Václav Sloup, Ivan Chocholouš.
What is The Borstal based on?
The Borstal is adapted from a novel.