Basic Info
Release: January 19, 1992
Runtime: 90 min
Rating: ⭐ 8.0/10 (1 votes)
Status: Released
The Grass Arena
1992
90 min
⭐ 8.0/10
1 votes
Overview
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.
Genres
Drama
TV Movie
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Mark Rylance
John Healy
Pete Postlethwaite
The Dipper
Lynsey Baxter
Madalena
Marian McLoughlin
Mrs. Healy
Billy Boyle
Mr. Healy
Ronan Vibert
Charles Fieldhouse
Clive Russell
Mac
Julian Firth
Bates
Paddy Joyce
Kelly
Gerard Horan
The Sham
Bunny May
Fox
Brian Hall
George
Crew
Frank Deasy
Screenplay
Gillies MacKinnon
Director
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