
The Grass Arena
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.
The Grass Arena
January 19, 1992
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Cast (37)

Mark Rylance
John Healy

Pete Postlethwaite
The Dipper

Lynsey Baxter
Madalena

Marian McLoughlin
Mrs. Healy

Billy Boyle
Mr. Healy

Ronan Vibert
Charles Fieldhouse

Clive Russell
Mac

Julian Firth
Bates

Paddy Joyce
Kelly

Gerard Horan
The Sham

Bunny May
Fox

Brian Hall
George

Nicholas Palliser
Chess Opponent

Noreen Kershaw
Woman in Cafe

Harry Landis
Kaufman

Andrew Dicks
Young John Healy

Nick Dawney
Young Terry Healy

Louis Mellis
Jock

Anna Keaveney
Liverpool Lil

John O'Toole
Williams

Lyndam Gregory
Fowler

Rosalind Bennett
Kate

Amanda Mealing
Teresa

Natalie Slater
Miss Golon

Tam Dean Burn
Andy

David Foxxe
Pete

Roger Frost
Ken

Dee Orr
Margaret

Steven Hammett
Ron

Philip Fox
Radiographer

Stephan Hartford
Priest

Mark Anthony Newman
Boswell

Vincent Keane
Boxing Opponent

Tom Lucy
Sparring Partner

Tim Barlow
Old Man

Ultan Ely-O'Carroll
Dublin Tommy

Betty Romaine
Nun
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Directing

Gillies MacKinnon
Director
Writing

Frank Deasy
Screenplay

John Healy
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Michael Parker
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