Just a Boys' Game

Just a Boys' Game

71 mins | Drama, Comedy, TV Movie | Nov. 8, 1979

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.

Just a Boys' Game

71 mins | Drama, Comedy, TV Movie | Nov. 8, 1979

Just a Boys' Game
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.
IMDb rating 8.0
Producers BBC
Original title Just a Boys' Game
Directors John Mackenzie
Writers Peter McDougall