The Grass Arena (1992)
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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.
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Mark RylanceJohn Healy
Pete PostlethwaiteThe Dipper
Lynsey BaxterMadalena
Marian McLoughlinMrs. Healy
Billy BoyleMr. Healy
Ronan Vibert
Clive Russell
Julian Firth
Paddy Joyce
Gerard HoranBunny May
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What is The Grass Arena about?
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.
How long is The Grass Arena?
The Grass Arena has a runtime of 90 minutes.