The Grass Arena

The Grass Arena

1992
1h 30m
8.0

8.0/10

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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
BBC Film
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 19, 1992
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0101972

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

Key Crew

Frank Deasy
Screenplay
Gillies MacKinnon
Director

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