A Sense of Freedom

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

Cast

David Hayman

as Jimmy Boyle

Bill Barclay

as Bill

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

as Sheila

Jake D'Arcy

as Robbie

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