A Sense of Freedom (1979)

A Sense of Freedom (1979) (DVD) (*)

$26.99

Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
205 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Alternative Footage
Documentary
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1979 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
John Mackenzie

Written By:
Peter McDougall
Jimmy Boyle

Actors:
David Hayman ..... Jimmy Boyle
Jake D'Arcy ..... Robbie
Sean Scanlan ..... Jackie
Alex Norton ..... Malkie
John Murtagh ..... Piper
Roy Hanlon ..... Chief Officer
Martin Black ..... Bobbie Dugan
Fulton Mackay ..... Inspector Davidson
Hector Nicol ..... Uncle Jody
Bill Barclay ..... Bill
Alexander West ..... Ben
Lesley Mackie ..... Malkie's Wife
Frank Welshman ..... Barman
Kate Gardiner ..... Boyle's Mother
Jan Wilson ..... Mrs. Docherty

Synopsis:

The true account of the Scottish criminal Jimmy Boyle who spent a decade in and out of British prisons is the subject of this film directed by John Mackenzie and produced by George Harrison's company, Hand Made Films. Jimmy Boyle's life story is captivating - following his turbulent years in and out of captivity, until in later life he married a psychiatrist and became involved in rehabilitating convicts.

The life and imprisonment of Glasgow hard man and gangster Jimmy Boyle.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 14 April, 2016.