Movie

The Grass Arena

★ 8.5/10 · 2 votes 1992 1h 30m Released

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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

Mark Rylance John Healy Pete Postlethwaite The Dipper Lynsey Baxter Madalena Marian McLoughlin Mrs. Healy Billy Boyle Mr. Healy Ronan Vibert Charles Fieldhouse