Just a Boys' Game (1979)
Jake lives in the shadow of his dying grandfather, who was once the town's toughest hard man. Despite their hatred of each other, Jake's sole aim is to be as tough as the old man was. One day in Jake's life, as he drifts, drinks and fights, leads to a bleak realisation.
Director: John Mackenzie
Genre: Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: November 8, 1979
Cast
- Frankie Miller - Jake McQuillen
- Ken Hutchison - Dancer Dunnichy
- Gregor Fisher - Tanza
- Jean Taylor Smith - Grannie
- Hector Nicol - Granda
- Katherine Stark - Jane
- Jan Wilson - Bella
- Jim Byars - Mental Dan
- Billy Greenlees - Dunky McCafferty
- John Murtagh
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Mackenzie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Just a Boys' Game about?
- Jake lives in the shadow of his dying grandfather, who was once the town's toughest hard man. Despite their hatred of each other, Jake's sole aim is to be as tough as the old man was. One day in Jake's life, as he drifts, drinks and fights, leads to a bleak realisation.
- Who directed Just a Boys' Game?
- Just a Boys' Game was directed by John Mackenzie.
- Who stars in Just a Boys' Game?
- Just a Boys' Game stars Frankie Miller, Ken Hutchison, Gregor Fisher, Jean Taylor Smith, Hector Nicol, Katherine Stark.
- How long is Just a Boys' Game?
- Just a Boys' Game has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Just a Boys' Game?
- Just a Boys' Game is a Drama, Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Just a Boys' Game produced?
- Just a Boys' Game was produced in United Kingdom.