Rent A Sense of Freedom (1979)
3.6 of 5 from 60 ratings
1h 25min
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- Synopsis:
- Growing up in Glasgow's notorious Gorbals area, gripped by a pre-destined life of crime and corruption, Jimmy Boyle earned his hardman reputation. Life was tough, but about to get tougher. Already notorious, a young Boyle is wrongly charged with murder and imprisoned for life. Inside, the infamous gangster takes out his rage in more ways than one... but is to undergo a remarkable metamorphosis. David Hayman stars in this shocking true story of Boyle's incredible journey - his violent upbringing, incarceration for a crime he didn't commit, and eventual turnaround. Experience one man's fight for justice... and his bid for freedom.
- Actors:
- David Hayman, Jake D'Arcy, Sean Scanlan, Alex Norton, John Murtagh, Roy Hanlon, Martin Black, Fulton MacKay, Hector Nicol, Bill Barclay, Alexander West, Lesley Mackie, Frank Welshman, Kate Gardiner, Jan Wilson, Jimmy Martin, Billy Jeffrey, Myra Forsyth, Scott Douglas, James MacDonald
- Directors:
- John MacKenzie
- Writers:
- Peter McDougall, Jimmy Boyle
- Studio:
- Anchor Bay
- Genres:
- Drama, Thrillers
- Collections:
- Behind Bars: Visit These Essential Prison Films, Films & TV by topic, Top 10 Films By Year, Top 10 Films of 1979
