8.5The Grass Arena · 1992
The Grass Arena (1992) is a Drama / TV Movie film directed by Gillies MacKinnon, starring Mark Rylance, Pete Postlethwaite, Lynsey Baxter.
DramaTV Movie
8.5Overview
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, Pete Postlethwaite, Lynsey Baxter, Marian McLoughlin, Billy Boyle, Ronan Vibert, Clive Russell, Julian Firth
Forgot the name of "The Grass Arena"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.
Find a movie by describing itFrequently asked
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.
When was "The Grass Arena" released?
The Grass Arena was released in 1992.
Who stars in "The Grass Arena"?
The cast includes Mark Rylance, Pete Postlethwaite, Lynsey Baxter, Marian McLoughlin.
