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.
Year: 1992
Studio: BBC Film
Director: Gillies MacKinnon
Cast: Mark Rylance, Pete Postlethwaite, Lynsey Baxter, Marian McLoughlin, Billy Boyle, Ronan Vibert
Crew: Frank Deasy (Screenplay), Gillies MacKinnon (Director), John Healy (Book), Michael Parker (Editor)
Runtime: 90 minutes
Release: Jan 19, 1992
IMDb: 8.00/10 by 1 users
Popularity: 3
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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