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Just a Boys' Game (1979)

Movie ★ 9.0 71 min

Drama Comedy TV Movie

Jake lives in the shadow of his dying grandfather, who was once the town's toughest hard man. Despite their hatred of each other, Jake's sole aim is to be as tough as the old man was. One day in Jake's life, as he drifts, drinks and fights, leads to a bleak realisation.

John Mackenzie Director Peter McDougall Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 8, 1979
Runtime
71 min
IMDb
tt0317783
Language
Studio

Cast

Frankie Miller Frankie Miller Jake McQuillen Ken Hutchison Ken Hutchison Dancer Dunnichy Gregor Fisher Gregor Fisher Tanza Jean Taylor Smith Jean Taylor Smith Grannie Hector Nicol Granda Katherine Stark Jane Jan Wilson Bella Jim Byars Mental Dan Billy Greenlees Billy Greenlees Dunky McCafferty John Murtagh John Murtagh Gaylie Runciman Billy Riddoch Billy Riddoch Sandy West Irene Sunters Martin Cochrane Martin Cochrane Elaine Collins Freddie Boardley Freddie Boardley Michael Malone

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Frequently asked questions

What is Just a Boys' Game about?
Jake lives in the shadow of his dying grandfather, who was once the town's toughest hard man. Despite their hatred of each other, Jake's sole aim is to be as tough as the old man was. One day in Jake's life, as he drifts, drinks and fights, leads to a bleak realisation.
Who directed Just a Boys' Game?
Just a Boys' Game was directed by John Mackenzie.
Who stars in Just a Boys' Game?
Just a Boys' Game stars Frankie Miller, Ken Hutchison, Gregor Fisher, Jean Taylor Smith.
When was Just a Boys' Game released?
Just a Boys' Game is a 1979 drama, comedy, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Just a Boys' Game?
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