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The Grass Arena

The Grass Arena

8.5 (2) ·1992 ·90 min ·Movie
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.

Top 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
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