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A Sense of Freedom (1985) · Cineora

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A JOHN MACKENZIE FILM

A Sense of Freedom

19851h 25mMovie

CrimeDrama

IMDb6.9/ 10 · 704 votes

THEY BROKE HIS BODY BUT NOT HIS SPIRIT.

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

Gritty
Dark
Inspiring
The underworld
Redemption
True story

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Intense
Complexity: Some focus

Good for watching alone, talking about after and a quick watch. Contains graphic violence and strong language.

DirectorJohn Mackenzie

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.5 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

David HaymanJimmy Boyle

Bill BarclayBill

Martin BlackBobbie Dugan

Alex NortonMalkie

John MurtaghPiper

Fulton MackayInspector Davidson

Sean ScanlanJackie

Jim BoyceSgt. Bobbie

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