Watch Just a Boys' Game (1979) Official Trailer
9 / 10 IMDb November 8, 1979 1h 11m
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
Runtime
1h 11m
Release Date
November 8, 1979
Genre
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
Writers
Producers
Cast
Frankie Miller
as Jake McQuillen
Ken Hutchison
as Dancer Dunnichy
Gregor Fisher
as Tanza
Jean Taylor Smith
as Grannie
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Hector Nicol
as Granda
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Katherine Stark
as Jane
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Jan Wilson
as Bella
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Jim Byars
as Mental Dan
Billy Greenlees
as Dunky McCafferty
John Murtagh
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Gaylie Runciman
Billy Riddoch
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Sandy West
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Irene Sunters
Martin Cochrane
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Elaine Collins
Freddie Boardley
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Michael Malone
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James Morrison
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Hamish Taylor
Production Companies
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