The Grass Arena (1992)

The Grass Arena | United Kingdom

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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Director

Gillies MacKinnon

Writers

Frank Deasy

Stars

Mark Rylance
John Healy

Pete Postlethwaite
The Dipper

Lynsey Baxter
Madalena

Marian McLoughlin
Mrs. Healy

Billy Boyle
Mr. Healy

Others...

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Production

BBC Films

Actor

Mark Rylance, Pete Postlethwaite, Lynsey Baxter, Marian McLoughlin, Billy Boyle, Ronan Vibert, Clive Russell, Julian Firth, Paddy Joyce, Gerard Horan, Bunny May, Brian Hall, Nicholas Palliser, Noreen Kershaw, Harry Landis

Creators

Gillies MacKinnon (Director), Frank Deasy (Screenplay)

Release dates

19.01.1992 (GB)

The Grass Arena (1992)

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