A Sense of Freedom

Oct 18, 1985

1h 25m

★ 6.4

They broke his body but not his spirit.

Overview

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

Genres

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Handmade Films

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Cast

Jimmy Boyle

David Hayman

Bill

Bill Barclay

Bobbie Dugan

Martin Black

Malkie

Alex Norton

Piper

John Murtagh

Inspector Davidson

Fulton Mackay

Jackie

Sean Scanlan

Sgt. Bobbie

Jim Boyce

Sheila

Monica Brady

Robbie

Jake D'Arcy

Chief Officer

Roy Hanlon

Uncle Jody

Hector Nicol

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