The Grass Arena (1992)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1992-01-19
Runtime: 90 minutes
Director: Gillies MacKinnon
Top 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
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