The Boys of St. Vincent

TV Movie
1992
1h 33m

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The true story of boys being sexually abused at their orphanage ran by a religious community in Newfoundland.The true story of boys being sexually abused at their orphanage ran by a religious community in Newfoundland.The true story of boys being sexually abused at their orphanage ran by a religious community in Newfoundland.

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7.5/10

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Awards
- 12 wins & 5 nominations

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Trivia
Scenes of nude boys taking showers were cut out when the film aired on U.S. TV.

Goofs
At the beginning of the film during the mass, the altar boy pours the wine and water into the chalice. This is a task for the priest, the other boy would not do this.

Quotes
[after Brother MacLaverty walked in on Kevin and Lavin and has sent the boys upstairs]
Brother MacLaverty: You are a sick and evil man, Peter. And a disgrace to the Order!
Peter Lavin: By the authority invested in me as superinten...
Brother MacLaverty: DON'T speak to me about AUTHORITY! You will have nothing more to do with these children, EVER!

Alternate versions
Originally produced for television; released unrated in theaters in the US and broadcast in a edited version on cable TV.

Connections
Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 TV Miniseries (2014)

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a movie you'll never forget

This movie is disturbing and hard to watch sometimes, but I suggest every parent who get the chance to see this movie to do it. Who are these sick people anyway? How can anyone do something like this to a little boy? That boy being thrown into the wall, whipped with a belt buckle and carried up the dark stairs is an image I will never forget. The kids give great performances, especially little Morina. Then you have Czerny as the head priest. Talk about perfect casting. A great performance. Will give you chills. If I didn't know any better, I'd say he was a child-molester, playing one so well. WATCH IT.