The Grass Arena (1992)
The Grass Arena
Biopic of chess grandmaster and author John Healy. Raised by an abusive father in a heavily religious family, the young Healy turns to boxing to learn to defend himself. But as his sporting career falters, he finds himself struggling with alcoholism. Starring Mark Rylance and Pete Postlethwaite
The Grass Arena airs on London Live at 11:40 PM, Wednesday 20 November.
Certificate
15
Topics
Movie ➝ Drama
Biopic
Factual
Mark Rylance
Actor
Pete Postlethwaite
Actor
Lynsey Baxter
Actor