A Sense of Freedom 1985
“They broke his body but not his spirit.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Network
- Handmade Films
- Where to Stream
- STV Player, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is A Sense of Freedom?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "A Sense of Freedom" (1985). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 18, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Handmade Films
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 22 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~85 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Handmade Films
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "A Sense of Freedom" (1985).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
Format: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence: Must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: A Sense of Freedom
Year: 1985
US Release Date: 10/18/1985
Genres: Crime and Drama
Runtime: 1h 25m
Subject: The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.
Basis: Based on the 1977 autobiography of Glasgow gangster Jimmy Boyle.
Director: John Mackenzie
Cast:
David Hayman (Jimmy Boyle)
Bill Barclay (Bill Martin)
Martin Black (Black)
Bobbie Dugan
Alex Norton (Malkie)
John Murtagh (Piper)
Fulton Mackay (Inspector Davidson)
Sean Scanlan (Jackie)
Jim Boyce (Sgt. Bobbie)
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is A Sense of Freedom worth watching?
A Sense of Freedom holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie A Sense of Freedom and when was it released?
A Sense of Freedom is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.
Who directed A Sense of Freedom?
A Sense of Freedom was directed by John Mackenzie.
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