The Grass Arena

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 19, 1992

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC Film

Cast

Steven Hammett,Dee Orr,Vincent Keane,Mark Rylance,Clive Russell,Andrew Dicks,Philip Fox,Stephan Hartford,Lyndam Gregory,Natalie Slaterand 27 more

Director

Gillies MacKinnon

Writer

Frank Deasy,John Healy

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0101972