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The Grass Arena

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Calorie Rating: 126
Released: 1992-01-19
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Studios: BBC Film,


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.

Director / Directors



Cast

Mark Rylance
Character: John Healy
Pete Postlethwaite
Character: The Dipper
Lynsey Baxter
Character: Madalena

Marian McLoughlin
Character: Mrs. Healy
Billy Boyle
Character: Mr. Healy



Harry Landis
Character: Kaufman


Production and Crew

Frank Deasy
Screenplay