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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1985-10-18
Languageen
Runtime1h 25m
Production

Handmade Films

6.5(22)
•1985•1h 25m

A Sense of Freedom

"They broke his body but not his spirit."

CrimeDrama

Overview

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

Writing & Screenplay
Jimmy BoylePeter McDougall
Cinematography
Chris Menges

Principal Cast

42 credited
David Hayman
David HaymanJimmy Boyle
BB
Bill BarclayBill
MB
Martin BlackBobbie Dugan
Alex Norton
Alex NortonMalkie
John Murtagh
John MurtaghPiper
Fulton Mackay
Fulton MackayInspector Davidson
Sean Scanlan
Sean ScanlanJackie
Jim Boyce
Jim BoyceSgt. Bobbie
MB
Monica BradySheila
Jake D'Arcy
Jake D'ArcyRobbie

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