The Grass Arena
1992-01-19 | 90 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Mark RylanceJohn Healy
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Pete PostlethwaiteThe Dipper
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Lynsey BaxterMadalena
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Marian McLoughlinMrs. Healy
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Billy BoyleMr. Healy
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Ronan VibertCharles Fieldhouse
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Clive RussellMac
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Julian FirthBates
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Paddy JoyceKelly
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Gerard HoranThe Sham
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Brian HallGeorge
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Noreen KershawWoman in Cafe
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Harry LandisKaufman
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