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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781567303032
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Full Screen, NTSC
ISBN: 156730303X
Label: New Yorker Video
Manufacturer: New Yorker Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Yorker Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 28, 2004
Running Time: 186 minutes
Sales Rank: 41219
Studio: New Yorker Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1991
Editorial Review:
Description:
Inside the walls of St. Vincent’s Orphanage, young boys fall victim to sexual, physical and emotional abuse at the hands of their guardians. Henry Czerny (Mission: Impossible, Clear and Present Danger) gives a terrifying performance as Brother Lavin, the head of the orphanage who must juggle the teachings of the church with his own personal demons. The plight of the boys under his care remains a secret until the orphanage janitor and a local policeman speak out against the Brothers’ appalling treatment of the orphans. During the ensuing investigation, the boys courageously testify against the Brothers. Fearing a scandal, religious and civil authorities conspire to shut down the case and quietly transfer the accused Brothers to new postings. Fifteen years later, still unhealed, the victims go public with their ordeal. As the veil of secrecy is finally lifted, their story will shock the world.
From the director of Dangerous Minds comes this controversial story that was one of the year’s most powerful and critically acclaimed films.
Amazon.com:
Based on a true case that scandalized Canada, this film takes place in two halves. The first, set in the mid-1970s, deals with a Catholic orphanage, run by Brother Lavin (Henry Czerny), who doesn't have the boys' best interest at heart. Rather, he uses them to fuel his own sick sexual desires, becoming a predator in a priest's collar, making an indelible mark on 10-year-old boys. And he's not the only one (just the most vicious). Cut to 1990: One of the now-grown boys comes forward to accuse Lavin and face him in court. But Lavin is now married and the father of two boys--and the church continues to deny that any impropriety occurred. This is strong stuff, with the emotional pain almost harder to take than the shadowy scenes of sexual abuse--but the latter are upsetting as well. Originally made for Canadian TV but released in American theaters. --Marshall Fine
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - The Boys of St. Vincent
My initial order was lost in the post but the matter was dealt with speedily and very efficiently by Amazon and a replacement was sent out almost immediately.
The DVD arrived in perfect condition although I have not actually got round to viewing it yet.
I shall have no hesitation in placing further orders on the Amazon sites.
Rating:  - A disturbing film but an important statement about child abuse
I have viewed this film several times and it is never any easier to watch but I find myself somehow better for the experience. The acting and script are superb with standout performances by all. However parents will want to consider carefully if children are to view this film.. frankly I would not recomend it for the under 13 year old viewer.
Rating:  - Unpleasant
I remember I first saw this movie on July of 1996 first on the A&E Channel and I later rented it later that summer. This was not a nice movie. This film was so unpleasant, "The Boys of St. Vincent" makes "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song" look like "The Sound of Music". It's been 11 years now since I've seen this movie and I'm better off not seeing this movie again anyway.
Rating: - shocking and prevogative
Disturbing and raw look at pedophelia and abuse in general. You cant help but fall in love with the kids and want to yank them from the grips of their abusers yourself.
Rating: - Beautifully Horrible
"THE BOYS OF ST. VINCENT"
Compelling and Beautiful Horror
Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride
I recently rediscovered this gem of a film which was originally made for Canadian television and I was surprised it didn't resurface when we went through that period of the abuses of the Roman Catholic church.
"The Boys of St. Vincent" (New Yorker Films) is about a group of men who return the Newfoundland Catholic boys' orphanage where they were forced ... Read More
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