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The Grass Arena

80% | Jan 19, 1992 | 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.

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Frank Deasy
Screenplay
Gillies MacKinnon
Director

Cast

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Mark Rylance
John Healy
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Lynsey Baxter
Madalena
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Marian McLoughlin
Mrs. Healy
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Billy Boyle
Mr. Healy

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