A Sense of Freedom

A Sense of Freedom

★ 6.5IMDb Score
Released:1985-10-18
Duration:85 min
Director:John Mackenzie
Actors:David Hayman, Bill Barclay, Martin Black, Alex Norton, John Murtagh
Production:Handmade Films

Overview:

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

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