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A Sense of Freedom

1981 British film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A Sense of Freedom
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A Sense of Freedom is a 1981 Scottish crime film directed by John Mackenzie for Scottish Television.[1] The film stars David Hayman and featured Jake D'Arcy, Sean Scanlan, Hector Nicol, Alex Norton and Fulton Mackay.[2] It is based on the autobiography of Glasgow gangster Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.[3] Due to non-co-operation by the Scottish Prison Service in allowing a film crew access to their property, Hayman's scenes in prison were filmed in Dublin's Kilmainham Jail.[4]

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A harrowing tale of a habitual and brutal criminal. Boyle repeatedly resisted attempts by the Prison Service to dampen his temper. He was brutally assaulted many times by Prison Officers.[5] He also assaulted many staff including a brutal attack causing an officer to lose his eye.[6]

The film received a BAFTA nomination for Best Single Play.[7]

The music is by Frankie Miller and Rory Gallagher.[8]

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Cast

  • Jimmy Boyle - David Hayman
  • Rab - Jake D'Arcy
  • Jada - Sean Scanlan
  • Malkie - Alex Norton
  • Piper - John Murtagh
  • Chief officer - Roy Hanlon
  • Inspector Davidson - Fulton Mackay
  • Bobbie Dougan - Martin Black
  • Uncle Jodie - Hector Nicol
  • Barman - Frank Welshman
  • Boyle's mother - Katy Gardiner
  • Archie - Billy Jeffrey
  • Judge - David Steuart
  • Prison officer - Ken Drury
  • Prison governor - Gerry Slevin
  • Prison governor - Ron Paterson
  • Prison governor - Hugh Martin
  • Special unit officer - Jackie Farrell
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