A Sense of Freedom(1985)
They broke his body but not his spirit.
A Sense of Freedom Synopsis
The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.
A Sense of Freedom (1985) is a crime and drama film directed by John Mackenzie, released on October 18, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars David Hayman, Bill Barclay, Martin Black and Alex Norton. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- John Mackenzie
- Writers:
- Peter McDougall, Jimmy Boyle
- Producers:
- Jeremy Isaacs
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Menges
- Production:
- Handmade Films
- Status:
- Released
A Sense of Freedom Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Hayman
as Jimmy Boyle
- Bill Barclay
Bill Barclay
as Bill
- Martin Black
Martin Black
as Bobbie Dugan
Alex Norton
as Malkie
John Murtagh
as Piper
Fulton Mackay
as Inspector Davidson
Sean Scanlan
as Jackie
Jim Boyce
as Sgt. Bobbie
- Monica Brady
Monica Brady
as Sheila
Jake D'Arcy
as Robbie
- Roy Hanlon
Roy Hanlon
as Chief Officer
- Hector Nicol
Hector Nicol
as Uncle Jody
Key crew
Directed by John Mackenzie, written by Peter McDougall and Jimmy Boyle, produced by Jeremy Isaacs.
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A Sense of Freedom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 21 ratings.
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A Sense of Freedom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Sense of Freedom online?
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A Sense of Freedom (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Sense of Freedom?
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The main cast of A Sense of Freedom (1985) includes David Hayman, Bill Barclay, Martin Black, Alex Norton and John Murtagh. The film was directed by John Mackenzie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Sense of Freedom released?
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A Sense of Freedom was released on October 18, 1985 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is A Sense of Freedom worth watching?
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A Sense of Freedom (1985) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.