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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The Grass Arena Cast
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Ronan Vibert
He was 27, now 60 years old
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Clive Russell
He was 46, now 78 years old
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Gerard Horan
He was 30, now 62 years old
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Pete Postlethwaite
He was 45, 64 years old when he died
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as The Dipper |
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Julian Firth
He was 31, now 64 years old
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Mark Rylance
He was 32, now 64 years old
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as John Healy |
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Noreen Kershaw
She was 41, now 73 years old
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Billy Boyle
He was 46, now 79 years old
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as Mr. Healy |
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Marian McLoughlin
She was 29, now 61 years old
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as Mrs. Healy |
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Brian Hall
He was 30, 36 years old when he died
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Lynsey Baxter
She was 32, now 64 years old
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as Madalena |
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Nicholas Palliser
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Bunny May
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The Grass Arena Crew
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Gillies MacKinnon as Director. He was 44 (now 76) years old
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Directing |
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Frank Deasy as Screenplay. He was 32 (50) years old when He died
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Writing |
