The Grass Arena
The Grass Arena
Release: 1992-01-19
·Runtime: 90m
·★ 8.0
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
BBC Film
Cast
Amanda Mealing
as Teresa
Tim Barlow
as Old Man
Julian Firth
as Bates
Pete Postlethwaite
as The Dipper
Tam Dean Burn
as Andy
Mark Rylance
as John Healy
Roger Frost
as Ken
Lynsey Baxter
as Madalena
Marian McLoughlin
as Mrs. Healy
Billy Boyle
as Mr. Healy
Paddy Joyce
as Kelly
Gerard Horan
as The Sham
Harry Landis
as Kaufman
Ronan Vibert
as Charles Fieldhouse
Brian Hall
as George
Clive Russell
as Mac
Noreen Kershaw
as Woman in Cafe
