CinemaOSMovie · 1985 · 1h 25m

A Sense of Freedom

They broke his body but not his spirit.

65%(22)IMDbCrimeDrama

The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.

Directed byJohn Mackenzie

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
EN
Released
October 18, 1985
Studios
Handmade Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
David Hayman

David Hayman

Jimmy Boyle

Bill Barclay

Bill

Martin Black

Bobbie Dugan

Alex Norton

Alex Norton

Malkie

John Murtagh

John Murtagh

Piper

Fulton Mackay

Fulton Mackay

Inspector Davidson

Sean Scanlan

Sean Scanlan

Jackie

Jim Boyce

Jim Boyce

Sgt. Bobbie

Monica Brady

Sheila

Jake D'Arcy

Jake D'Arcy

Robbie

Creative team
Directed by
John Mackenzie
John Mackenzie
Written by
Jimmy Boyle
Peter McDougall
Peter McDougall
Produced by
Jeremy Isaacs

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