Film

The Grass Arena

1992 · 1h 30m · 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.

Mark Rylance

John Healy

Pete Postlethwaite

The Dipper

Lynsey Baxter

Madalena

Marian McLoughlin

Mrs. Healy

Billy Boyle

Mr. Healy

Ronan Vibert

Charles Fieldhouse

Clive Russell

Mac

Julian Firth

Bates

Paddy Joyce

Kelly

Gerard Horan

The Sham

Bunny May

Fox

Brian Hall

George

Nicholas Palliser

Chess Opponent

Noreen Kershaw

Woman in Cafe

Harry Landis

Kaufman

Andrew Dicks

Young John Healy

• Gillies MacKinnonDirector
• Frank DeasyScreenplay
• Michael ParkerEditor

Release date

January 19, 1992

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Drama, TV Movie