Just a Boy's Game


1979

Brief Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

John Mackenzie

Director

Film Details

Release Date
1979

Synopsis

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.

Film Details

Release Date
1979

Quotes

"Maybe if your Granda had been better to me when I was younger, I would nae be so old so young."
- Grannie

Trivia