The Grass Arena

The Grass Arena

Movie 1992-01-19 1h 30m Drama TV Movie
★ 8.5 / 10 · 2 votes

The Grass Arena is based on the autobiography of John Healy. Raised in an strongly religious family, with an abusive father, John soon learns that he has to defend himself. Growing into adulthood he takes up boxing, but soon falls victim to alcoholism. His boxing career over, John takes to the Grass Arena (the park) where he lives with other alcoholics. Prison time introduces him to a new and unexpected path.

Status
Released
Released
1992-01-19
Runtime
1h 30m
Studio
BBC Film
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Links
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Director
Gillies MacKinnon
Cast
Mark Rylance Mark Rylance John Healy Pete Postlethwaite Pete Postlethwaite The Dipper Lynsey Baxter Lynsey Baxter Madalena Marian McLoughlin Marian McLoughlin Mrs. Healy Billy Boyle Billy Boyle Mr. Healy Ronan Vibert Ronan Vibert Charles Fieldhouse Clive Russell Clive Russell Mac Julian Firth Julian Firth Bates Paddy Joyce Paddy Joyce Kelly Gerard Horan Gerard Horan The Sham Bunny May Bunny May Fox Brian Hall Brian Hall George
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