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The Grass Arena (1992)

Movie ★ 8.5 90 min

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.

Gillies MacKinnon Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 19, 1992
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0101972
Language
Studio

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 Fox Brian Hall Brian Hall George Nicholas Palliser Chess Opponent Noreen Kershaw Noreen Kershaw Woman in Cafe Harry Landis Harry Landis Kaufman Andrew Dicks Young John Healy Nick Dawney Young Terry Healy Louis Mellis Jock

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Grass Arena about?
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.
Who directed The Grass Arena?
The Grass Arena was directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
Who stars in The Grass Arena?
The Grass Arena stars Mark Rylance, Pete Postlethwaite, Lynsey Baxter, Marian McLoughlin.
When was The Grass Arena released?
The Grass Arena is a 1992 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Grass Arena?
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