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The Grass Arena (1992)

8.0/10 1h 30m Jan 19, 1992
Drama TV Movie

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Grass Arena
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2

Cast

Mark Rylance
Mark Rylance
John Healy
Popularity: 1.8
Pete Postlethwaite
Pete Postlethwaite
The Dipper
Popularity: 3.5
Lynsey Baxter
Lynsey Baxter
Madalena
Popularity: 10.8
Marian McLoughlin
Marian McLoughlin
Mrs. Healy
Popularity: 1.5
Billy Boyle
Billy Boyle
Mr. Healy
Popularity: 0.7
Ronan Vibert
Ronan Vibert
Charles Fieldhouse
Popularity: 4.2
Clive Russell
Clive Russell
Mac
Popularity: 0.9
Julian Firth
Julian Firth
Bates
Popularity: 1.1
Paddy Joyce
Paddy Joyce
Kelly
Popularity: 3.6
Gerard Horan
Gerard Horan
The Sham
Popularity: 13.4
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Bunny May
Fox
Popularity: 1.1
Brian Hall
Brian Hall
George
Popularity: 2.1

Key Crew

Screenplay Frank Deasy
Director Gillies MacKinnon
Editor Michael Parker

Production

BBC Film
GB

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Rating
8.0
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Details
Release Date January 19, 1992
Runtime 1h 30m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2
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