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The Grass Arena
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.
Cast
- Mark Rylance as John Healy
- Pete Postlethwaite as The Dipper
- Lynsey Baxter as Madalena
- Marian McLoughlin as Mrs. Healy
- Billy Boyle as Mr. Healy
- Ronan Vibert as Charles Fieldhouse
- Clive Russell as Mac
- Julian Firth as Bates
- Paddy Joyce as Kelly
- Gerard Horan as The Sham
- Bunny May as Fox
- Brian Hall as George
Details
- Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Released
- November 20, 1991
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Studio
- BBC Film
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 8.5 / 10 from 2 votes
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