
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.

as John Healy

as The Dipper

as Madalena

as Mrs. Healy

as Mr. Healy

as Charles Fieldhouse

as Mac

as Bates

as Kelly

as The Sham

as Fox

as George

as Chess Opponent

as Woman in Cafe

as Kaufman

as Young John Healy

as Young Terry Healy

as Jock

as Liverpool Lil

as Williams

as Fowler

as Kate

as Teresa

as Miss Golon

as Andy

as Pete

as Ken

as Margaret

as Ron

as Radiographer

as Priest

as Boswell

as Boxing Opponent

as Sparring Partner

as Old Man

as Dublin Tommy

as Nun