The Grass Arena

    The Grass Arena
    1992

    Synopsis

    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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      Cast

      • Mark RylanceJohn Healy
      • Pete PostlethwaiteThe Dipper
      • Lynsey BaxterMadalena
      • Marian McLoughlinMrs. Healy
      • Billy BoyleMr. Healy
      • Ronan Vibert
      • Clive Russell
      • Julian Firth
      • Paddy Joyce
      • Gerard Horan

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