The Grass Arena

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Mark Rylance

John Healy

Age : 64 | Popularity : 21%

Pete Postlethwaite

The Dipper

Age : 65 | Popularity : 45%

Lynsey Baxter

Madalena

Age : 64 | Popularity : 8%

Marian McLoughlin

Mrs. Healy

Age : N/A | Popularity : 10%

Billy Boyle

Mr. Healy

Age : 79 | Popularity : 3%

Ronan Vibert

Age : 60 | Popularity : 5%

Clive Russell

Age : 78 | Popularity : 3%

Julian Firth

Age : 64 | Popularity : 4%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Gillies MacKinnon
Writing	Screenplay	Frank Deasy
Department	Role	Name

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